Property Legal Advisor

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded Local Authority for an experienced Property Legal Adviser to join their friendly and supportive legal team on a permanent basis.

Location: Weston-super-Mare (Hybrid Working with 1 day a week in the office)
Salary: £28,412 - £38,220 per annum
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time (37 hours per week)

This is an excellent opportunity for a Newly qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with experience in property law to join a well-established local authority, handling a varied caseload while benefiting from flexible hybrid working and an excellent benefits package.

As a Legal Adviser within the Property & Contracts Team, you will manage a diverse caseload of local government property matters whilst providing high-quality legal advice to Council departments.

Responsibilities as a Property Legal Advisor:

• Managing a varied caseload of property transactions
• Advising on sales, acquisitions and disposals of land and property
• Drafting and negotiating leases, licences and landlord & tenant agreements
• Dealing with Section 38 Highway Agreements
• Advising on Deferred Payment Agreements

About you as a Property Legal Advisor:

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX) status
• Strong practical experience in property law
• Experience drafting and reviewing legal documentation
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Previous Local Authority experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Benefits

• Hybrid working (typically 1 day per week in the office)
• Competitive Local Government salary
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Ongoing training and professional development

If this Property Legal Adviser role sounds of interest, please contact Aanisah Khan at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email Aanisah.Khan@servicecare.org.uk

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation could be eligible for a £200 referral bonus.