£53,718 - £56,710 per annum includes an amount for a market supplement of £8000

Torbay is breathtaking, captivating, and welcoming, occupying a prime position on the south coast of Devon. Currently experiencing unprecedented levels of investment and the Council’s own ambitious transformation programme have given Torbay the opportunity to capitalise on the area’s profile and many assets.

As a small unitary authority, you’ll discover Torbay is a place where you can make things happen quickly. We have real momentum building, fuelled by a shared sense of purpose and ambition - which is evident by our success in being awarded the ‘Most Improved Council’ at the Local Government Chronicle Awards 2023. We want Torbay and its residents to thrive and are committed to making a difference in our community, delivering high quality services to local people.

To complement this journey, we are now seeking a Senior Lawyer (Litigation) to join our Legal Services Team. You will have experience in a broad range of civil litigation and have the ability to manage a diverse caseload of general litigation matters; including personal injury, and provide associated advice to council departments. Ideally you will also have a solid understanding of, or previous exposure to, public sector legal work.

This varied role provides a platform to be actively involved, supporting key agendas pertinent to the success and prosperity of Torbay, its residents, businesses, and wider communities. No two days will be the same, for which those already working within local government will attest to and actively thrive upon.

Undertaking the role of a Senior Lawyer, you will be a suitably qualified professional with at least 3 years PQE; excited by a fast-paced and varied caseload, conscientious, professionally curious and a role model to other team members. In return, you will join a supportive and rewarding organisation and team, whereby your talent will be valued and actively developed. At Torbay Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from our people, and we are excited for you to join us.

We also understand the importance of an effective work-life balance, therefore offer an enviable hybrid working approach. This is managed effectively around the need to attend essential meetings and/or make court appearances in line with the remit of the role.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work for an employer that is in a great period of change and sees legal services as not simply a support function, but an enabler in the pursuit of the highest standards and outcomes for its residents.

We would welcome applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates.

This post requires a Standard Criminal Level Check.  This will show details of all spent and unspent convictions and adult cautions that have not been filtered in line with legislation.

Closing date: 9 June 2025

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