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Ref no:
HGH18507
Published:
15/04/2025
Closes:
28/04/2025
Location:
Headquarters Glenurquhart Road Inverness, IV3 5NX
Salary:
£47,847 - £52,325 per year
Contract Type:
Temporary
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
35 hours per week

Job Description

Post Title: Solicitor (Conveyancing and Commercial)
Location: Highland Council Headquarters, Inverness
Hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: Maternity Cover for 12 Months from 02 June 2025
Salary: £47,847 - £52,325

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale

Contact Person: Paul Nevin Tel: 07903 273023

Job Purpose: To be responsible for the delivery of high quality legal services for the Council as assigned by the Legal Manager.

Please APPLY ONLINE.

Please find the Job Description below.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

- Scottish LLB law degree or equivalent Scottish qualification 

- Diploma in Legal Practice 

- Current Practising Certificate (unrestricted) from the Law Society of Scotland

- At least 2 years PQE experience

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