Solicitor (Real Estate)
Waverley Court
Salary: £54,476 - £65,184
Hours: 36 per week, 52 weeks
The City of Edinburgh Council's in‑house legal team has an exciting opportunity for a Solicitor to join its Real Estate team. Applicants should have experience of property law and specific experience of investment work; residential‑development experience would be helpful, although not necessary. Experience of working for a public‑sector organisation would be desirable, but not essential.
Team Structure
The Real Estate team consists of the Principal Solicitor, eight Senior Solicitors, two Solicitors, and a trainee Solicitor.
Responsibilities
* Drafting and negotiating planning agreements
* Providing planning advice, including planning appeals/hearings
* Managing sales and purchases
* Handling investment leasing and asset management
* Engaging in development work
* Providing operational property advice
* Addressing general housing law matters
* Supporting high‑profile capital projects
* Balancing development with the protection of Edinburgh’s historic sites
Requirements
* Experience of property law and investment work (residential‑development experience an advantage)
* Experience working for a public‑sector organisation (desirable)
* Professional and commercial acumen to ensure legal advice is relevant and appropriate
* Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work as part of a team to find solutions to complex problems
Contract and Working Hours
This is a full‑time position, 36 hours per week (or such other hours as agreed). Flexible working arrangements, including reduced hours, are available.
Pre‑employment Checks
Applicants will be required to undergo a satisfactory Standard Disclosure Scotland check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more outside the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will also be required. An unconditional offer and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both pre‑employment checks being deemed satisfactory.
Commitment to Diversity
We’re committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work. Our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh means we value diverse perspectives and approaches.
Interview Process
Our new interview and assessment approach is behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based, designed to assess how you think and how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your working style. You can find out more on our Behaviours web page https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/behaviours
More Information
Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and increases annually until it reaches the top of the range.
We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.
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