Legal Adviser – Property and Contracts
1 day ago
Weston-Super-Mare
Job Title: Legal Adviser – Property and Contracts Location: Weston-super-Mare Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time Hours: 37 hours per week Salary: £35,000 – £38,000 per annum Working Pattern: Hybrid working – 0–1 days per week in the office Seven Resourcing are recruiting for a Legal Adviser to join a busy Property and Contracts team on a permanent, full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified legal professional with property law experience who is looking to develop their career within a supportive public sector legal environment offering flexible, hybrid working. The Role As a Legal Adviser within the Property and Contracts team, you will provide high-quality legal advice and transactional support across a broad range of property-related matters. You will work closely with internal clients and stakeholders, managing your own caseload while ensuring legal compliance and excellent service delivery. This role operates within a hybrid working model, with an expectation of attending the office 0–1 days per week for meetings, focused work, or specific tasks such as legal completions. Key Responsibilities • Manage a varied caseload of property law matters, including sales and purchases of land and property, • Advise on landlord and tenant matters, leases, licences, and related agreements, • Draft and review a wide range of legal documents with accuracy and attention to detail, • Deal with Section 38 Highway Agreements and associated property transactions, • Manage Deferred Payment Agreements and related legal processes, • Provide clear, practical, and timely legal advice to internal clients, • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and best practice, • Prioritise competing workloads to meet deadlines and service requirements, • Work collaboratively with colleagues across the legal team and wider organisation, • Strong working knowledge and practical experience of property law, • Proven experience drafting legal documentation and delivering sound legal advice, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Ability to manage pressure and prioritise effectively, • Self-motivated with a proactive and collaborative approach, • Competent ICT skills, including experience with legal case management systems, • One of the following professional qualifications:, • Graduate Member of CILEx with a Level 6 Diploma in Law and Practice (including relevant Land Law, Landlord and Tenant Law, and Conveyancing units), or At Seven Resourcing, we are committed to supporting your career progression. With nearly a decade of industry experience, over 3,000 five-star reviews, and award-winning service, we provide access to meaningful roles, professional development opportunities, and dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.