Do it for shaping safer communities
Devon County Council’s Property Team plays a vital role in managing and safeguarding publicly funded land and buildings across Devon. We ensure that all property transactions and decisions comply with local government legislation and the Council’s Constitution and Codes of Practice. These measures guarantee fairness, impartiality and transparency of decision making for the people of Devon.
The work carried out by the Property Team is extremely varied, complex, fast-paced and provides a variety of opportunities for learning and professional growth. We provide expert legal advice on a wide range of property-related matters, including land and property acquisitions and disposals, development agreements, commercial leases and academy conversions. We also deal with community land transfers and land held within charitable trusts, ensuring such assets continue to benefit the local community. Our team also deal with a variety of non-contentious highways and planning matters, including Highways Agreements, Planning Agreements, Compulsory Purchase Orders, Highways Act Notices and Traffic Regulation Orders.
We work closely with our members, officers and partners in a pro-active and collaborative way , which enables us to provide the best possible legal advice to the Council when it is needed. This ensures the Council is able to make informed and legally compliant decisions when seeking to achieve its Strategic Aims.
Career Opportunities
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.
Senior Legal Assistant
Manage a caseload covering various property areas.
£30,518 to £33,699 per annum
Assistant Lawyer
Assist senior lawyers with documents, property issues, and transactions to ensure compliance.
£35,412 to £39,152 per annum
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Flexible working opportunities
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