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Devon County Council
This is an exciting time for the Legal Services at Devon County Council!
Following a recent restructure, the team is entering a new chapter of growth and development, with several new roles being created to strengthen its capacity and expertise – Click the button to see all vacancies.
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Working in Legal Services
The Legal Services department provides a broad range of comprehensive legal support to all the Council’s departments, members and maintained schools. Roles available range from Legal Assistant to Senior Solicitor. There are also opportunities for paralegal apprenticeships which provide a career progression route for legally unqualified staff.
The department provides its staff with the support, resources and training to work autonomously in their chosen field and actively encourages career development to enable staff to be in a position to gain promotion when suitable opportunities arise.
The workload within the department is varied and challenging. Staff are provided with the opportunity to gain legal knowledge in a broad range of public law areas. This may include the possibility of gaining advocacy and court experience.
You will be supported by colleagues with a wealth of knowledge and experience to draw from, not just from within the legal team, but also from across the departments it serves.
Working in a public sector legal environment offers many advantages over private practice. There are no billing targets and a flexible working policy enables some flexibility in working hours, along with the possibility of some homeworking – ensuring that staff are able to maintain a positive work-life balance.
The variety of work is also much broader in a local authority. No two days are the same and you will be asked to consider questions and issues that you would be unlikely to come across in private practice.
Our areas of expertise
Property
Managing land and property transactions to ensure legal compliance and support public assets.
Contracts / Procurement
Managing contracts and procurement processes to ensure compliance, value for money, and fair competition.
Litigation
Handling legal disputes and enforcement to protect the Council’s interests and ensure compliance.
Childcare
Safeguarding children through legal processes, care proceedings, and adoption advice.
Adult Social Care
Providing legal support for care, safeguarding, and mental capacity matters under the Care Act.
Employment
Advising on workplace law, policies, and disputes to ensure fair and lawful employment practices.
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