Litigation & Planning Lawyer - Hybrid (Devon)

Devon County Council

Devon and Torbay

Hybrid

GBP 37,000 - 40,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

£4,000 Market Supplement

31 days annual leave (pro‑rata)

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid working

Job summary

Devon County Council is seeking an Assistant Lawyer specialising in litigation and planning matters to join the Legal Services team in Exeter. The role covers civil and criminal litigation, as well as planning issues, with supervision from senior lawyers.

The post is permanent and full-time (37 hours/week), based at County Hall with hybrid and flexible working options. A competitive salary of £36,581–£40,444 plus a £4,000 market supplement is on offer, with 31 days’ annual leave (pro-rata) and

Qualifications

Qualified solicitor or barrister with rights to conduct litigation, or CILEX with litigation rights.
Experience in litigation and planning law is preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication, and ability to manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

Draft, negotiate, and settle pleadings, applications, orders, and other documents for litigation and planning matters.
Provide legal advice on civil litigation and planning law to officers and departments.
Conduct litigation tasks: pleadings, statements, mediations, hearings, and instructing counsel as needed.
Assist with negotiations and liaise with counsel, third-party solicitors, and other representatives.
Support senior team members on complex cases and planning matters.