Solicitor (Property and Commercial) - ORK09440 ORK09440

Orkney Gin Company; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Orkney Islands Council as a Solicitor focusing on property and commercial law in a vibrant community. This permanent full-time role offers a competitive salary and the chance to thrive in one of Scotland's best living environments while working on diverse legal issues.

Benefits

Interview and relocation expenses covered as per Council Policy

Qualifications

• LLB degree and a Diploma in Legal Practice or equivalent required.
• Qualified solicitor holding or eligible for an unrestricted Practising Certificate.
• Experience under limited supervision with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent the Council in property law and conveyancing.
• Provide advice on commercial contracts and procurement law.
• Travel between work locations within Orkney as required.

Skills

Communication

IT Skills

Knowledge of Legislation

Education

Law Degree (LLB)

Diploma in Legal Practice

Job description

Location: Council Offices Kirkwall Orkney, KW15 1NY

Salary: £48,719 - £51,529 per year pro rata

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Advert

Chief Executive Service

Legal Services

Solicitor (Property and Commercial)

35 hours per week

Permanent

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]

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