Overview

£55,181 - £58,269 per annum - includes market supplement of £8,000 per year. Torbay Council is seeking a Senior Property Lawyer to join our Legal Services Team to support our regeneration caseload. This varied role provides a platform to be actively involved in agendas related to the investment and prosperity of Torbay, its residents, businesses and wider communities. We offer a supportive and rewarding organisation and team, with a focus on work‑life balance and flexible hybrid working.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear and accurate non‑jargon legal advice.
• Apply analytical and problem‑solving skills to a fast‑paced and varied caseload.
• Influence and persuade others in a professional way at a high level, inside and outside of the Council.
• Support, supervise and provide guidance to junior colleagues where appropriate.
• Contribute to regeneration and investment projects and related legal matters.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified legal professional (Barrister/Solicitor/CILEX) with suitable training as a legal advisor and advocate.
• Experience of working within a legal environment and providing supervision to junior colleagues.
• High level knowledge of law and procedure within the specialist discipline; general awareness of Torbay Council policies and aims.
• Experience of delivering clear legal advice in English and meeting immigration requirements as applicable.

Requirements

• Ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide accurate spoken English as part of the role.

Benefits and Additional Information

• Salary: £55,181 - £58,269 per annum, including market supplement of £8,000 p/a.
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Career Average Re-Valued Earnings (CARE) pension scheme through Peninsula Pensions.
• Flexible hours and a great working environment; family‑friendly policies.
• Wide range of lifestyle discounts and health and wellbeing benefits.
• Learning and development opportunities and supportive management and team structure.