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, specific experience of investment work, and residential development would be helpful, although not necessary. Experience of working for a public sector organisation would be desirable, but not essential.
The Real Estate team consists of the Principal Solicitor, eight Senior Solicitors, two Solicitors and a trainee Solicitor.
Responsibilities
The workload will be varied, challenging and interesting, dealing with some of the most high‑profile developments in Scotland. You will be supported in a collegiate environment and encouraged to develop a full range of legal and other skills.
The Council deals with a wide range of property and planning matters, including drafting and negotiation of planning agreements, planning advice, planning appeals/hearings; sales and purchases, investment leasing and asset management, development work, operational property advice, and general housing law. Support to high‑profile capital projects will also form part of the role. The centre of Edinburgh is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and many other areas are listed. The team plays an integral role in balancing the need for development and growth with the protection of Edinburgh as a world‑renowned historic city.
Applicants will also be expected to draw upon professional and commercial acumen to ensure that all legal advice is relevant and appropriate.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should have a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and the ability to work as part of a team to find solutions to complex problems.
Applicants should have experience of working in a public sector organisation (desirable).
Commitment and Culture
The Council's legal team is committed to the principles of modern local government and has a key role in the delivery of new and innovative projects to enhance Scotland's capital city.
We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to us as an organisation.
To help achieve this, we're changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency‑based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.
Recruitment Process
You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page: https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/behaviours
Employment Conditions
Full‑time position, 36 hours per week, with flexibility for reduced hours. The post is subject to a satisfactory Standard Disclosure Scotland check. If you have spent 3 months or more outside the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both pre‑employment checks.
Additional Information
Happy to talk flexible working.
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