Solicitor - GLA14493

GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL AND ARMS LENGTH ORGANISATION; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a permanent solicitor for its Corporate and Property Law Team. The role involves handling a range of corporate governance work and providing legal advice on contracts, procurement, and various laws. Hybrid working options are available. Applicants must be registered with the Law Society of Scotland to practice law in the country.

Qualifications

• Ability to practice law in Scotland.
• Experience in corporate and governance work.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on commercial contracts.
• Assist with procurement and FOI laws.
• Handle company and charities law issues.

Education

Registered with the Law Society of Scotland

Job description

Glasgow City Council is seeking to recruit a permanent solicitor within its busy Corporate and Property Law Team working on a number of strategic projects and providing legal advice to Council departments and Arms length companies including Glasgow Life.

This role will involve a broad range of corporate and governance work including commercial contracts, procurement, FOI, company and charities law, data protection, intellectual property, ICT contracts and other corporate related advice and assistance.

Hybrid working is available in this role. If you’re shortlisted for the post we look forward to telling you more about our approach to ensuring needs of the business are met along with flexibility to manage and maintain your work life balance.

To be registered with the Law Society of Scotland and able to practice law in Scotland.

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