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
- Maintain accurate records and effectively use case management and ICT systems
Requirements
- 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
- Qualified Solicitor
Why Work with Seven Resourcing?
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.