Overview
East Renfrewshire Council Hybrid, Giffnock
Temporary for 52 Weeks (Maternity Cover)
£46,991 - £51,370
HOURS PER WEEK: 35
The Council is seeking to recruit a solicitor to join the in-house Legal team on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave. The successful candidate will be expected to work as part of a team to undertake research, provide advice and representation across all Council areas with a particular focus on the areas of planning, housing, social work and education and to sit as legal adviser on a variety of regulatory committees.
The applicant should have a current practising certificate and the ability to research and deliver high quality, practical and timely legal advice and guidance in a professional manner whilst managing a broad personal caseload and ensuring proper prioritisation of work. Experience of court or other representational work is essential. The successful candidate should have well developed skills in written and oral communication and be able to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships with other team members, officers of client services, Elected members and the public.
Responsibilities
* Provide research, advice and representation across Council areas with focus on planning, housing, social work and education
* Sit as legal adviser on a variety of regulatory committees
* Work as part of a team to manage a broad personal caseload and prioritise work
Qualifications
* Current practising certificate
* Ability to research and deliver high quality, practical and timely legal advice
* Experience of court or other representational work
* Strong written and oral communication skills
* Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships with team members, officers, Elected members and the public
Other details
* Depending upon the needs of the service, staff in Hybrid roles will typically work from home for up to 40-60% of the time where the needs of the service can still be met.
* For details of our employment policies and terms and conditions, please visit our Council Careers page https://eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/careers
* East Renfrewshire Council has launched a new 15-year Community Planning Partnership vision called ‘A Place to Grow’. Please follow this link https://eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/placetogrow to watch a video and read our full plan which sets out our shared hopes and aspirations between now and 2040 so that East Renfrewshire is a place where everyone can flourish, thrive and grow.
* Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences. Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work
* Please note - East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship.
* References – during your application form completion you must provide details of a minimum of 2 referees, 1 of which should be your most recent or current employer. It is also a requirement that the referees are your previous/current managers and are not the details of work colleagues operating at the same level as you or personal referees. Only work email addresses for referees will be accepted. Please contact hrdirect@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk with any questions.
Pension Scheme
* Employees with a contract of employment for 3 months or more are automatically included in our Local Government Pension Scheme which is a career average scheme. Pension contribution rates are based on a tiered system determined by your annual full time equivalent pensionable pay. Further details can be found in the attached document General Information for Applicants or via the Strathclyde Pension Fund website Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Guidance
Recruitment Dates
* Closing date for applications: midnight on Sunday 08 February 2026
* Shortlist date: 13 February 2026
* Interview date: 26 February 2026
If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Gerry Mahon, Chief Officer – Legal and Procurement, on 07711017084.
(No agencies please).
Link to apply: https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/456428
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