Senior Legal Officer

3 weeks ago


Torquay, United Kingdom Torbay Council Full time

**Description**:
**Job Description & Person Specification >**

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 clearly evident by our recent success in being awarded the ‘Most Improved Council’ at LGC Awards in 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.

We also prioritise wellbeing and have a flexible approach to work life balance. We know that life doesn’t revolve around work. We have a set of family friendly policies to support you that all provide more than the statutory minimum. We offer hybrid working which 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 their ambitious transformation journey.

**This position is for a fixed term until 26th May 2024 from the start date.**

**For an informal chat please contact Philip Taylor on 01803 207172 or Claire Kitchener on 01803 207158.**

**Interviews are expected to be conducted on 16th February 2024.**

**Skills**:
Essential:

- Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to give clear and accurate legal advice.
- Effective time management and ability to cope with competing demands.

**As this post meets the requirements of the Immigration Act 2016 (part 7), the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.**

**Knowledge**:
Essential:

- A developing knowledge of the law and procedures within the specialist discipline.
- A good level of knowledge of the legal system, highways and landlord and tenant law.
- A basic understanding of local government law in relation to property and disposals.

**Experience & Qualifications**:
Essential:

- Experience of working within a legal environment.

**About Torbay Council**:
Please review the available pages within the careers site.

A list of employer benefits can be found here.


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