Senior Lawyer (Regeneration)

Torbay Council; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Devon is seeking a Senior Property Lawyer to join their Legal Services Team. This role involves engaging with regeneration projects that directly affect the community's prosperity. Candidates should have at least 3 years PQE and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The position offers a generous salary, 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, a pension scheme, and flexible working arrangements to ensure a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Career Average Re-Valued Earnings (CARE) pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Lifestyle discounts and health benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of PQE, preferably within public or private sector.
• Experience in handling a varied caseload and excited by fast-paced work.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Support regeneration caseload as part of the Legal Services Team.
• Attend essential meetings and court appearances as required.
• Actively contribute to key agendas related to local investment.

Skills

Legal research

Contract negotiation

Public sector experience

Strong communication

Education

Qualified lawyer with at least 3 years PQE

Job description

The salary includes an amount for a market supplement of £8000 per year. This market supplement is reviewed annually.

No two days in Torbay are ever the same! Torbay is breath‑taking, 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 clearly evident by our recent success in being awarded the ‘Most Improved Council’ at last year’s LGC Awards. 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 Property Lawyer to join our Legal Services Team to support our regeneration caseload. This varied role provides a platform to be actively involved, supporting key agendas pertinent to the investment 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 across either the public or private sector, 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.

In return we offer:

• A generous salary.
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• A Career Average Re‑Valued Earnings (CARE) pension scheme through Peninsula Pensions.
• A great working environment with flexible hours.
• Family friendly policies.
• A wide range of lifestyle discounts and health and wellbeing benefits.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• A supportive management and team structure.
• Salary includes a market supplement of £8,000 p/a.

For an informal chat please contact Ian Goldsmith on 01803 207157 or [e-mail].