Senior Lawyer

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Senior Lawyer (Commercial/Contracts) - 37 hoursApplication Deadline: 12 January 2026Department: Corporate ServicesEmployment Type: PermanentLocation: Torbay CouncilReporting To: Team ManagerCompensation: £55,437 - £58,525 / yearDescription Job Description & Person Specification >The salary includes an amount for a market supplement of £8256 per year. This market supplement is reviewed annually.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 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 evident by recent success in being awarded the 'Most Improved Council' in the Local Government Chronicle 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 Contracts/Commercial Lawyer to join our Legal Services Team to provide specialist legal advice, representation and assistance to the Council in all commercial, contract and procurement matters including major projects and infrastructure schemes This varied role provides a platform to be actively involved, supporting key agendas pertinent to the success 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 roleof a Senior Lawyer, you will be a suitably qualified professional 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. 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 the highest standards and outcomes for its residents.In return we offer:A generous salary (to include market supplement)26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of serviceA Career Average Re-Valued Earnings (CARE) pension scheme through Peninsula PensionsFlexible workingPaid professional subscriptionLearning and development opportunitiesA supportive management and team structureFamily friendly policiesKey skills relocation packageGolden Hello opportunityA wide range of lifestyle discounts and health and wellbeing benefits We would welcome applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates. If you are viewing this advert on a job board, you can access the full job description by placing the below URL into your browser: For an informal chat please contact Samantha Goodwin ) on or Philip Taylor )Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 19th January 2026.This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.Our adverts do sometimes close early - even where there is a published deadline - so if you're keen, please apply as soon as possible.Skills Essential:Highly effective communication & interpersonal skillsAbility to give clear & accurate legal adviceAnalytical & problem solving skillsKnowledge Essential:A high level of knowledge of the law & procedure within the specialist disciplineA detailed knowledge of the law application to local government & public procurement legislationA general awareness of the policies, aims & objective of the councilExperience & Qualifications Essential:Admitted & practising solicitor, barrister or Fellow of CILEX with at least 3 years post qualification experienceSuitable training and experience as a legal advisor / advocateExperience of complex drafting work and contract negotiation

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