Senior Legal Adviser (P&C)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 13 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £49,282 i £54,495 bob blwyddyn, pro rata |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | 29 days annual leave per annum, rising to 34 days per annum after 5 years' service |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 05 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 4 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | North Somerset Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | CSDA0208 |
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About Us
North Somerset Council, based in a beautiful location just south of Bristol, is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic practising solicitor or Fellow Chartered Legal Executive to join our Property & Contracts Team to provide high quality legal advice and undertake a wide range of work, including complex matters, for:
- Conveyancing and property related work.
- S106 planning agreements, including deeds of variation and modification.
- Services agreements including high value services.
This is your opportunity to deal with wide ranging and interesting legal work and to make a positive difference to the Council and its residents and join a team of friendly and experienced lawyers.
Please refer to the job description for a fuller explanation of requirements.
Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.
Work Style
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.
However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.
About You
You will have:
- Excellent working knowledge and practical experience of dealing with all types of complex property related matters, s106 planning agreements and services agreements.
- Experience of drafting, negotiating, and completing 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 independently as well as part of a team, be enthusiastic and self-motivated.
- Competent ICT skills with good keyboard skills.
You will be a practicing solicitor of a Fellow Chartered Legal Executive.
Please refer to the personal specification for further details of the essential and desirable criteria.
What We Offer
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 days’ annual leave each year.
- Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team.
- Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes.
Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.
How To Apply
If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.
Contact Information
For further information about the role, please contact Ann Rich, Solicitor and Team Leader on 01934 634934.
Important Information
As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.
Interview Date: 17 February 2026
Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.
Equal Opportunities
At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.
North Somerset Council, based in a beautiful location just south of Bristol, is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic practising solicitor or Fellow Chartered Legal Executive to join our Property & Contracts Team to provide high quality legal advice and undertake a wide range of work, including complex matters, for:
- Conveyancing and property related work.
- S106 planning agreements, including deeds of variation and modification.
- Services agreements including high value services.
This is your opportunity to deal with wide ranging and interesting legal work and to make a positive difference to the Council and its residents and join a team of friendly and experienced lawyers.
Please refer to the job description for a fuller explanation of requirements.
Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.
Work Style
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.
However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.
About You
You will have:
- Excellent working knowledge and practical experience of dealing with all types of complex property related matters, s106 planning agreements and services agreements.
- Experience of drafting, negotiating, and completing 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 independently as well as part of a team, be enthusiastic and self-motivated.
- Competent ICT skills with good keyboard skills.
You will be a practicing solicitor of a Fellow Chartered Legal Executive.
Please refer to the personal specification for further details of the essential and desirable criteria.
What We Offer
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 days’ annual leave each year.
- Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team.
- Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes.
Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.
How To Apply
If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.
Contact Information
For further information about the role, please contact Ann Rich, Solicitor and Team Leader on 01934 634934.
Important Information
As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.
Interview Date: 17 February 2026
Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.
Equal Opportunities
At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.
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