Skip to main content

This job has expired

Solicitor

Employer
Torridge District Council
Location
Bideford, Devon
Salary
£38,052
Closing date
6 Oct 2018

Job Details

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOLICITORS
Salary up to £52,578 per annum plus
relocation package up to £8,000


Torridge is home to some of England’s most diverse and beautiful natural landscapes. Rolling green hills, golden beaches and rugged coastline make up an area covering 984 sq km. The region is a popular tourist destination, with rural businesses drawing upon this asset.


We have two exciting opportunities within our legal team for a Senior Solicitor & Monitoring Officer (at a salary of up to £52,578) and a Solicitor (at a salary of up to £38,052). The successful applicants will be involved in a diverse range of legal matters including property, planning, licencing, dispute resolution, contractual and constitutional/procedural matters. The Senior Solicitor will be the Councils Monitoring Officer and have overall responsibility for the provision of an effective legal service, with the allocation of work reflecting individual preference and expertise.


Both these roles are great opportunities to join an effective and confident Council. Like all Councils we face financial challenges but sound management has placed us in a strong position and our ‘open for business’ approach means that a number of exciting developments are currently taking place. In return we can offer one of the finest working environments in the South West. If you are the person for us, then we will do our very best to find a working arrangement that provides that all important work/life balance.


Torridge is a fabulous place to live, work and visit and you can find out more by visiting our careers page at careers.torridge.gov.uk
For an informal discussion regarding the Senior Solicitor post, please contact either Jenny Wallace (Head of Paid Service) on 01237 428703 or Steve Hearse (Strategic Manager - Resources) on 01237 428969. For an informal discussion regarding the Solicitor post, please contact Staci Dorey (Legal Services Manager) on 01237 428763.
Closing date: 28 September 2018 at midday
Interview date: 24 October 2018

Company

Located in Northern Devon, we're the Local Authority for the area of Torridge. We look after our residents and visitors providing a wide range of services, including the planning and building control and collection of waste and recycling. All this in an area of 984 square km with a population of 67,000, it's no easy task but our teams work hard to provide the best positive service.

People

Our team of 260+ employees are integral to supporting our local area. As a local authority, being impartial is important to us, ensuring nothing deters us from helping our customers.

We're always looking for innovative and smart individuals for a multitude of roles within our departments. We understand that for the best to come out of our employees we need to invest in their development. Our employees have completed Masters Degrees, PRINCE2 qualifications and more through our training schemes.

Community

This is at the heart of everything we do. We are focused on making our area a better place to live, work and visit, so the community is always in our minds.

Our Community Grant Scheme has helped fund vital projects in both our towns and rural locations, including refurbishments of clubs, equipment for sports teams and even an engine for a boat! Our Officers have been directly involved in regenerating our towns and villages, as well as working with local working groups to assist in their smaller projects.

Values

We hold our values in high regards and they are the foundation in which our work is built on. They are 'Working with others', 'Delivering excellent customer service', 'Adapting and responding to change' and 'Displaying and promoting professional integrity'.

Get job alerts

Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.

Create alert