Project Solicitor

4 weeks ago

Dumbarton West Dunbartonshire, United Kingdom West Dunbartonshire Council Full time

Job Description

West Dunbartonshire Council is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic solicitor to join our dynamic Commercial and Place Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects providing legal expertise to support the Council's strategic priorities and outcomes; including the Council's Buy Back Scheme.

These projects are challenging from a legal perspective requiring the solicitor to exhibit knowledge and practical experience of often complex property transactions.

You should be an excellent communicator with the ability to work to deadlines and manage a large caseload. Additionally you will advise Council officers on the Council's internal governance arrangements in respect of various contract and property matters.

You must be admitted as a solicitor by the Law Society of Scotland and hold a current unrestricted Practising Certificate. The successful candidate must complete a Disclosure check.

This is a part time post and the salary will be pro-rata to the number of hours worked.
Under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989, which introduced restrictions on some posts on the basis of one or more defined criteria, your post has been deemed "politically restricted".

These are part time posts and the salary will be on a pro-rata basis according to the number of hours worked.

This is a part time post and the salary will be pro rata to the number of hours worked.

Requirements

The preferred candidate will be required to complete a Basic Disclosure check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.

The Individual

WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:

Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer's contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support

Now that you have read the role and what we have to offer, we would love to hear from you. Please use the application to tell us your experience, and why you are the candidate for this role.

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