Job Description

Salary

Grade 9 | 43.693 - 48,710

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full Time

Package

Permanent

Job category/type

Legal, Resources

Date posted

08/05/2025

Job reference

REQ005443



It is vital that you demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification, in order to secure an interview: How to apply Guidance for applicants Torfaen County Borough Council.

About you

- You will be an enthusiastic and self-motivated solicitor. You could already be a local government solicitor with experience of advising on Child care legal matters, or you could be a solicitor with Child care legal experience open to the challenge of developing your existing skills. into new areas of law.

About us

- We are a busy Legal Team supporting professional colleagues across all parts of the Council to deliver an excellent service to the residents of Torfaen. Find out more about the Council here www.torfaen.gov.uk As a Team we embrace the Council's policy of working from home and attending the Council's newly refurbished offices in the Civic Centre, Pontypool to meet the demands of our work.

About the role

- This exciting full-time opportunity will allow you to specialise in Child care and assist the Legal team as required. If you are not already an expert, you will be given the opportunity to become one. Training and mentoring from experienced officers in the Legal Team will be given to enable you to develop your skills and knowledge and you will be provided with a wide breadth of experience.

For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Delyth Harries 01495 742652 Delyth.Harries@torfaen.gov.uk

Torfaen County Borough Council strive to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment.

You are welcome to submit your application form in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.