Solicitor (Property and Commercial) - ORK09440

Orkney Islands Council; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Orkney Islands Council is seeking a motivated Solicitor (Property and Commercial) to join its legal team. The position requires a strong interest in property law, along with the ability to advise and represent the Council on various legal matters. Candidates should possess a law degree and relevant practicing qualifications. Living in Orkney offers a unique lifestyle in a beautiful setting, combined with professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Interview and relocation expenses covered

Qualifications

• Experience working under limited supervision.
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Ability to travel efficiently within Orkney.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent the Council in property law matters.
• Attend to conveyancing and leasing work.
• Provide advice on commercial contracts and procurement law.

Skills

Communication

IT Skills

Education

Law degree (LLB)

Diploma in Legal Practice

Job description

Advert

Chief Executive Service

Legal Services

Solicitor (Property and Commercial)

35 hours per week

Permanent

£48,719 - £51,529 / £26.70 - £28.24 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

Orkney provides a beautiful setting in which to live and work and a wonderful opportunity to combine a fulfilling and challenging career with the best that the islands can offer in terms of lifestyle. Our vibrant and forward-thinking community is regularly voted one of the best places to live in Scotland.

Orkney Islands Council is looking for a diligent and motivated Solicitor to join its legal team. The post will suit a candidate with a particular interest in property and commercial law, but also a willingness to deal with other areas of work.

You will be expected to advise and represent the Council in relation to property law and property related aspects of projects and attend to conveyancing and leasing work. You will also provide advice on other areas of the law including commercial contracts and procurement law.

You should hold a law degree (LLB) and a Diploma in Legal Practice or Diploma in Professional Legal Practice or equivalent. You also should be a qualified solicitor holding (or eligible to hold) an unrestricted Practising Certificate issued by the Law Society of Scotland.

You should have the experience to work under limited supervision, with well-developed communication and IT skills and you must have a working knowledge of relevant legislation.

You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.

This post is subject to Standard Disclosure Scotland clearance Level 2.

For an informal discussion about the above post, please contact Karen Bevilacqua, Service Manager (Legal Services), by telephoning 01856 873535 or e-mailing [e-mail]

Closing Date: 23:59 Sunday 22 June 2025

Please note that interview and relocation expenses will be paid for this post in accordance with Council Policy.