Job Summary
We require an enthusiastic solicitor, barrister or legal executive to join our adult legal team. This is an excellent opportunity to support our clients by advising adult social care and community health teams within Torbay Council and Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, providing legal advice across a wide area of adult services / social care law, including Community Care, Mental Health, Mental Capacity and all adult social care matters. As a more senior practitioner in the team you will deal with more complex matters within your caseload and advise and provide assistance on higher level strategic / policy issues.
With the opportunity of flexible remote working (hybrid model) you will be an adaptable team player with excellent communication and IT skills, and be able to work to deadlines supporting the team with a varied and busy caseload.
Benefits and Compensation
Salary: £55,437 to £58,525 per year, which includes an annual market supplement of £8,256. Benefits include the Local Government Pension Scheme, annual leave and flexi time.
Background Check
This post meets the requirements of the Public Services Network (PSN) and therefore will require a Basic Criminal Record Check, which will show any unspent convictions and conditional cautions.
Skills
* Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to give clear and accurate legal advice.
* Analytical and problem solving skills.
* 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
* High level of knowledge of the law and procedure within a specialist discipline in the team work area.
* Knowledge of the law applicable to Local Government.
* A general awareness of the policies, aims and objectives of the Council.
Experience & Qualifications
* Admitted as a practising Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of CILEX (or equivalent) with at least 3 years post qualification experience.
* Suitable training as a legal advisor / advocate.
* Experience of handling complex / competing matters.
Contact
For an informal discussion please contact Naomi Listwon on 01803 207649 or Janine Bond on 01803 207149.
Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 13th July 2026.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Our adverts do sometimes close early – even where there’s a published deadline – so if you’re keen, please apply as soon as possible.
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