Senior Solicitor (Property & Projects)(Full Time)(Temporary) - REN12463

Renfrewshire Council; Paisley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity within the Projects team at a leading council in Scotland. The role involves providing legal advice on various projects, including property law and regeneration initiatives. Ideal for a dedicated professional looking to grow in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Current Practicing Certificate from Law Society of Scotland or eligibility to obtain one.
• Ability to manage a demanding workload with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide projects advice to Council departments and various projects.
• Work on property-focused projects and gain experience in construction and planning.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Report-writing skills

Teamwork

Education

LLB

Diploma in Legal Practice

Job description

Advert

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Projects team in Legal and Corporate Governance. We are seeking a dynamic, engaging, and dedicated professional to become part of our multidisciplinary legal team providing Projects advice to Council departments, Scotland Excel, and the Clyde Valley Residual Waste Project.

You will be part of a successful and motivated team working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment delivering projects such as the City Deal, the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland projects, the new Paisley Grammar School Community Campus, and various regeneration projects in Renfrewshire. The role will have a property focus but will also offer opportunities to gain experience in other areas of project work, including projects, construction, planning, and procurement. Projects work is flexible and exciting, providing opportunities to develop expertise across a broad range of legal areas.

Qualifications and Skills

• Current Practicing Certificate from Law Society of Scotland, or eligibility to obtain one.
• LLB & Diploma in Legal Practice.
• Ability to carry out tasks within a broad property-based remit and manage a demanding workload with minimal supervision.
• Effective interpersonal, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.

Experience

• Essential: Conveyancing and property law experience.
• Beneficial but not essential: Experience and knowledge of projects and construction law.

Additional Information

Please note that this post is temporary, subject to business needs and funding, for 1 year or until the requirement for the post ceases, whichever is earlier.

For an informal discussion about the role, contact Lesley Currie at 0141 487 1121 or email [e-mail].

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of which will be determined by the duties of the post. For more information about Disclosure Scotland checks, visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.