F&C 387 - Solicitor

Hours: 35 hours per week

Working Pattern Monday - Thursday 8.45am - 4.45pm and Friday 8.45am - 4.15pm

Salary - £39,235.35 - £49,400.04

Vacancy - Permanent x 2

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South Lanarkshire Council are seeking to recruit two Solicitors to be part of a busy Legal Services Team which aims to provide the highest quality legal service and advice to the Council.

One role will be within the Enterprise, Property and Procurement Team and will involve delivering a legal service to clients across the Council with a focus on property and commercial work. We are looking for a flexible individual with enthusiasm and a commitment to working in a local authority.

One role will be within the People and Communities Team and will involve providing representation and advice to the Council across areas including Housing, Social Work, Education, Employment and Debt Recovery.

Applications are invited from enrolled solicitors with a current Law Society of Scotland Practising Certificate. These roles may suit a newly qualified solicitor as full training will be provided.

For further information or an informal chat please contact Margaret Mary Wilson, Legal Services Manager on 01698 454501.

Please Apply online

Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

Foreign Police Check

Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Basic Disclosure check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made by South Lanarkshire Council.

Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.

All correspondence will be via your email address.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme

• Up to 33 days annual leave

• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)

• Occupational sick pay • Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave.

• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.

• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)