Solicitor (Advice and Litigation) - REQ05190 - 452061

North Lanarkshire Council; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Scotland is seeking a qualified solicitor to support Legal Services. The role requires a Diploma in Legal Practice and a current Practising Certificate. The successful candidate will provide legal advice, manage a diverse caseload, and possess strong advocacy and negotiation skills. Offering flexible working options, this position promises a supportive environment with competitive benefits including annual leave and development opportunities.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

6 public holidays

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Fully qualified solicitor with recent sheriff court experience.
• Experience in in-house local authority litigation work.
• Ability to manage a large, diverse caseload.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional legal advice and support for Legal Services.
• Manage caseload and work under minimum supervision.
• Adapt to change and meet deadlines.

Skills

Advocacy skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Diploma in Legal Practice or equivalent

Current unrestricted Practising Certificate from the Law Society of Scotland

Job description

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

NLC12: £48,958 - £54,418

We are looking for a confident and positive individual to support the work of Legal Services by providing professional legal advice and support as required across the range of work carried out by the Service on behalf of the Council.

You must be a fully qualified solicitor and hold a Diploma in Legal Practice or equivalent, as well as a current unrestricted Practising Certificate from the Law Society of Scotland. You will have recent experience of sheriff court work and be able to demonstrate well developed advocacy and negotiation skills. You will have a good understanding of, and ideally experience of, in-house local authority litigation work, including work in the key areas of education, social work, and housing.

With the ability to adapt to change, work to deadlines and manage a large, diverse caseload, you will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and be able to work with minimum supervision.

This post is politically restricted in compliance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.

If you would like more information on this post please contact Jillian Spilg, Principal Solicitor (Litigation) on 07960918500.

The successful candidate will be required to obtain a criminal conviction check through Disclosure Scotland prior to commencing in this role.

Working Pattern:

Monday - Thursday: 08:45am - 16:45pm

Friday: 08:45am - 16:15pm

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you're considering a career with us, you'll be keen to know what's in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well NL. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

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*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.

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