Exeter City Council is a highly ambitious and innovative authority in one of the most economically successful cities in the UK and has its sights firmly fixed on creating a City that is inclusive, healthy and sustainable.

About you:

You will be a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with a proven track record of dealing with Property matters.

You will be an experienced and confident legal professional with previous experience in dealing with all aspects of commercial conveyancing, together with excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage your own caseload.  Ideally you will have experience in working in local government and a knowledge of contract or planning law would be advantageous, although this is not essential.

About the role:

This post presents a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a motivated lawyer to bring their ability and passion to the Legal Services Team.

You will handle a varied caseload of property related matters and respond in a timely manner to client instructions to deal with the Council’s commercial and residential estate. You will also support other team members as appropriate.  We will give you the opportunity to apply and develop your skills in the context of a high-profile authority. We are particularly dedicated to the professional development of our legal team and career progression.

About the team:

You will be joining Exeter City Council’s Legal Services team, working within a collaborative and supportive Property Planning and Non-contentious team supervised by the Team Lead Property Planning and Non-contentious in delivering legal services to the Council.

Working within the Corporate Resources directorate, you will be part of a service that values professionalism, integrity, and continuous improvement. You will have the opportunity to contribute to service development, help shape best practice, and play a key role in resolving some of the most significant legal issues facing the Council and the communities it serves.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements – we offer flexible hours and hybrid working subject to service requirements.

A generous annual leave entitlement of 24 days, (pro-rata), rising on 5 and 10 years’ service, plus public holidays.

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates.

A Cycle to Work scheme.

Continuing professional development opportunities.

AN Employee Assistance Programme which helps supports employees with workplace changes and challenges as well as other work, family and personal issues.

What next?

If we sound like the right fit for you and you feel like the right fit for us we would welcome your application. Please click on the Apply button at the bottom of this page.

Alternatively if you would like to find out more about the post, the team or working with us at the Council please contact Matthew Hall, Legal Services Manager on 01392 265634 or Simon Curran, Team Lead Property Planning and Non-contentious on 01392 565324.

The Closing Date for applications is 5pm Monday 20^th July 2026.

Interview dates will be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close any vacancy before the closing date if enough applications are received.

Our commitment

At Exeter City Council we are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve.

To support this commitment we will strive to implement reasonable adjustments to support any members of our communities who face barriers in recruitment processes, irrespective of the reason.

We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.