Advert The Council is seeking to recruit a solicitor to join the in - house Legal team on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will be expected to work primarily as part of the property and contracts team to undertake a range of legal work including research, the provision of advice and the negotiation and conclusion of legal contracts on behalf of the Council with a particular focus on the areas of planning, housing, estates and roads, The successful candidate would also be expected to sit occasionally as legal adviser on the Planning Committee and Local Review Body. Applicants should have a current Law Society of Scotland 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. Previous professional involvement in contract matters 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. 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. For details of our employment policies and terms and conditions, please visit our Council Careers page https://eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/careers 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. Additional Information Please click on the attachments below for full details of this post.