North Somerset Council is looking for a Solicitor/Senior Legal Adviser - Property & Contracts Team. It’s a permanent, full-time post based in Weston-super-Mare, with hybrid working, paying £50,908 to £56,293 a year. Applications close on Monday 30 November 2026.
About the role
Joins the in-house legal team in the Property & Contracts Team, advising on complex property, planning and contractual matters, including capital investment, regeneration and asset devolution to town and parish councils. Reports to the Solicitor and Team Leader, Ann Rich.
About North Somerset Council
North Somerset Council is the unitary authority for the area between Bristol and the Mendips, covering Weston-super-Mare, Clevedon, Portishead and Nailsea along with many villages. Based at the Town Hall in Weston-super-Mare, it provides all local council services, including schools, social care, highways, waste and planning.
What they’re looking for
- Practising solicitor or FCILEx
- Experience of complex property matters
- Experience with s106 agreements
- Drafting and negotiating legal documents
- Valid driving licence and own transport
- Full permission to work in UK
What’s on offer
- Hybrid working
- 29 days' leave, rising to 34 after 5 years
- Option to buy up to 10 extra days' leave
- Local Government Pension
- Flexible working arrangements
- Cycle to Work and EV salary sacrifice schemes
- In-house Wellbeing Team
How to apply
You apply directly with North Somerset Council: the Apply button takes you to their full advert. The closing date is 30 November 2026.
Interested in this role?
You’ll complete your application on North Somerset Council’s website.
