Legal Adviser

Legal Adviser ( Property and Contracts Team) (Interim) - North Somerset Council – BS23 1UJ

Permanent
37 hours per week
Hybrid
£28,598.00 to £31,022.00

I am currently representing North Somerset Council are offering a permanent role.

We are looking for Legal Adviser at Weston Library, BS23 1UJ

At North Somerset Council we offer a hybrid working environment and this role falls into the category of Mobile/Field Worker which means you can expect to work in the
following way:
0 - 1 day in the office per week
Come into the office for meetings or focused work and for specific tasks e.g. completions.
Office location - based in Weston-Super-Mare

Key Accountabilities & Requirements:

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Legal Adviser to join our Property & Contracts Team to deal with a wide range of property matters, including:

Sales and purchases

Landlord and tenant / licences

S38 Highway Agreements

Deferred Payment Agreements

Good working knowledge and practical experience of property work

Experience of drafting legal documents and the ability to give clear and accurate legal advice.

Good written and verbal communication skills.

The ability to work under pressure, able to prioritise your workload to meet client requirements.

The ability to work as part of a team, be enthusiastic, self-motivated and a willingness to expand your legal knowledge and skills.

Competent ICT skills.

You will be a graduate member of CILEx and hold a Level 6 Diploma in Law and Practice, having passed Unit 9 (Land Law), Unit 10 (Landlord and Tenant Law) and Unit 17 (Conveyancing), or a qualified solicitor

Good working knowledge and practical experience of property work

Experience of drafting legal documents and the ability to give clear and accurate legal advice.

Good written and verbal communication skills.

The ability to work under pressure, able to prioritise your workload to meet client requirements.

The ability to work as part of a team, be enthusiastic, self-motivated and a willingness to expand your legal knowledge and skills.

Competent ICT skills.

More information :

Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.

Annual Leave:
Level 5:

- 25 days annual leave per annum, rising to 30 days per annum after 5 years’ service;
Level 7:

- 27 days annual leave per annum, rising to 32 days per annum after 5 years' service

At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Local Government Pension

Opportunities for professional development

Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums

Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 day annual leave each year

Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team

Salary sacrifices Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes