Solicitor (Contracts & Property) (RE-ADVERTISEMENT) - WDN05946

West Dunbartonshire Council; Dumbarton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

West Dunbartonshire Council recherche un avocat motivé pour rejoindre son équipe Commercial et Place. Le candidat choisi travaillera sur une variété de projets liés à la propriété, fournissant une expertise juridique pour soutenir les priorités stratégiques du Conseil, avec une charge de travail variée et des responsabilités en matière de gestion de contrats.

Benefits

Accès à la pension du gouvernement local avec contribution employeur de 19.3%

Minimum de 25 jours de congé annuel

Supports de bien-être pour employés

Qualifications

• Doit être admis comme avocat par la Law Society de Scotland.
• Expérience en transactions de propriété complexes exigée.
• Compétences en gestion de charges de travail élevé.

Responsibilities

• Fournir des conseils juridiques sur des projets de propriété et des contrats.
• Gérer des documents de vente et d'achat liés au programme de rachat.
• Adviser des fonctionnaires du Conseil sur des affaires internes.

Skills

Communication

Gestion de cas

Connaissance en droit immobilier

Education

Admission par la Law Society of Scotland

Certificat de pratique actuel

Job description

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 high-value, diverse, and challenging projects, providing legal expertise to support the Council's strategic priorities and outcomes. The solicitor will undertake various forms of conveyancing, such as sales and purchases, particularly related to the Council's Buy Back scheme of former Council houses; title research and advice; leases or lease management documentation; and providing advice to other Council services on property and commercial matters, including but not limited to Planning, Roads, and Assets. The solicitor will also be expected to provide advice and assistance for contracts and procurement.

These projects are legally challenging, requiring the solicitor to have knowledge and practical experience of often complex property transactions.

You should be an excellent communicator, able to work to deadlines and manage a large caseload. Additionally, you will advise Council officers on the Council's internal governance arrangements concerning 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.

Requirements

The preferred candidate will be required to complete a Level 2 (Standard) Disclosure check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.

The employment for which you are applying is excepted from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applicants are, therefore, not statutorily entitled to withhold information about convictions which, for other purposes, are "spent" under the provisions of the Act. Failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action.

Responsibilities

This post has been deemed "politically restricted" under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989, which introduced restrictions on some posts based on specific criteria.

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

More about the Council's goals can be read here: Strategic Plan 2022-27

The Individual

The successful candidate will benefit from:

• Recognition as one of the top ten flexible employers, with support for work-life balance through flexible working arrangements.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with an employer contribution of at least 19.3% and associated benefits.
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing by one day each year up to 35 days, plus 8 fixed public holidays.
• Access to employee wellbeing support, including occupational health and counselling services.
• Additional information about West Dunbartonshire Council and why it is an employer of choice can be found here: About Us
• More about the benefits of working with us: Benefits of Working with Us