Solicitor - Property

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Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

Located on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park amid stunning scenery, Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council is looking to the future to transform and have positive impact on the wellbeing of its current and future generations. With this vision and BGCBC’s values and priorities, local communities will flourish, and Blaenau Gwent will become a stronger and safer place to live with improved opportunities for all. We are looking for like-minded individuals who strive towards excellence to join the team. If you believe you have the desire to make positive impact, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for!

We are currently offering an exciting and challenging opportunity for a legal property professional to work within an in-house team to provide legal property support and advice on the operational management of the Council’s property portfolio. You will be involved in a wide variety of legal work including advise on property and land law: drafting all types of legal documents in respect of property and land transactions, including leases licences, development agreements, s.106, loan and grant agreements and similar agreements and dealing with statutory designation of land such as Rights of Way, Sites of Importance for Nature Conservancy (SINC’s) & Local Nature Reserves (LNR’s), Dog Control Orders.

You will need to be a qualified Solicitor and have experience within property related matters. Experience of working within a local authority environment would be desirable. You will also need to deliver a high level of service and be able to manage your own case load, acting on your own initiative. Your technical skills will be complimented by your professionalism, enthusiasm and autonomy.

If you want to be part of an enthusiastic and forward-thinking team, with a varied and challenging workload - we would like to hear from you!

This position requires a Professional Registration, please refer to the Person Specification for further details.

Access to a vehicle for work purposes is a requirement of the role.

For information on the re-employment and re-engagement of former employees please refer to the Council’s Pay Policy.

About us

At Blaenau Gwent, we are passionate about the work we do and the impact we have. We empower our staff to make meaningful changes and take action to enhance our services.

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Want to ask us a question?

For further information or if you would like to have an informal discussion, please contact Louise Horner Team Manager Estates & Strategic Asset Management

Closing Date:

Wednesday 19th November 2025 at 12:00pm, Mid-day

Interview Date:

Wednesday 3rd December 2025