Senior Regulatory Lawyer

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We’re looking for an experienced Regulatory Lawyer to work hand in hand with our Legal team. If you have experience in planning and regulatory legal issues such as drafting, negotiating, and solving complex problems in relation to planning agreements and enforcement, then you might be the person we’re looking for.

You may also support our Development Management and Licensing Committees too so the role can be varied to keep you on your toes.

In return, we offer lovely colleagues, a great salary and employee benefits package. You can work from our offices or from home so it’s a really flexible working environment. What’s not to love?!

Even better, we are based in South Devon. Sun, sea, strolls and sunshine… It’s hard to beat.

Applicants wishing to work part time will be considered.

So, if you’re thinking, ‘this job has my name on it’, please apply today. We’d love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion please contact David Fairbairn, Head of Legal Services and Monitoring Officer at david.fairbairn@swdevon.gov.uk or 01803 861359

Closing date: Sunday 22 November 2026

Interviews expected to be held week commencing Monday 7 December 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Previous applicants need not apply.