Education Litigation Solicitor (Hybrid)

Glasgow; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Glasgow City Council, Scotland's largest local authority, seeks a solicitor to join its busy Litigation team to support the Legal Manager (Education). The role focuses on advising and representing the Education Department in matters concerning children, including those with additional support needs, at courts and tribunals.

Hybrid working is available. The successful candidate will be part of a team that balances complex educational litigation with broader advisory work for the department.

Qualifications

• Requires Standard Disclosure check.
• Experience in education-related litigation is preferred.
• Experience advising/representing a council in education matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent Glasgow City Council's Education Department in children-related matters at courts and tribunals.
• Work as part of the Litigation team and provide other legal advice as required.
• Contribute to achieving the department's objectives within a busy legal unit.

Skills

Litigation

Education law

Court representation

Education

Qualified Solicitor (Scotland)

Job description

Glasgow City Council, Scotland's largest local authority, seeks a solicitor to join its busy Litigation team to support the Legal Manager (Education). The role focuses on advising and representing the Education Department in matters concerning children, including those with additional support needs, at courts and tribunals.

Hybrid working is available. The successful candidate will be part of a team that balances complex educational litigation with broader advisory work for the department.