Senior Lawyer - Community Services Team
| Posting date: | 12 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £47,181 to £50,269 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 April 2026 |
| Location: | Civic Offices, Barry |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Vale of Glamorgan Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | RES00476 |
Summary
About us
The Vale of Glamorgan is welcoming applications for a Senior Lawyer post in the Community Legal Services team specialising in Public Law Children’s cases within its Legal Services department within the MD & Resources directorate. This is an excellent opportunity to put down roots in an Authority that has a proven track record for making a difference and excellent performance. The service has a number of responsibilities including the provision of a comprehensive legal service to the Council.
Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role
Pay Details: Grade 10, SCP 36 - 39 £47,181 - £50,269 p.a. and (plus Market Forces Supplement of £5,500 reviewable in 24 months)
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 37 hours per week Monday to Friday
Main Place of Work: Civic Offices / hybrid
Description:
To assist in the provision of a comprehensive legal service to the Council. With an emphasis on Child Care legal work on behalf of the Authority.
About you
You will need:
Please refer to the Role Profile associated with the Job Description for the advertisement.
Additional information
DBS Check Required: standard
For Further Information, contact: Justine Cass / Victoria Davidson
jcass@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/ vdavidson@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.
The Vale of Glamorgan is welcoming applications for a Senior Lawyer post in the Community Legal Services team specialising in Public Law Children’s cases within its Legal Services department within the MD & Resources directorate. This is an excellent opportunity to put down roots in an Authority that has a proven track record for making a difference and excellent performance. The service has a number of responsibilities including the provision of a comprehensive legal service to the Council.
Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role
Pay Details: Grade 10, SCP 36 - 39 £47,181 - £50,269 p.a. and (plus Market Forces Supplement of £5,500 reviewable in 24 months)
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 37 hours per week Monday to Friday
Main Place of Work: Civic Offices / hybrid
Description:
To assist in the provision of a comprehensive legal service to the Council. With an emphasis on Child Care legal work on behalf of the Authority.
About you
You will need:
Please refer to the Role Profile associated with the Job Description for the advertisement.
Additional information
DBS Check Required: standard
For Further Information, contact: Justine Cass / Victoria Davidson
jcass@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/ vdavidson@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.
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