ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by Friday 8 May 2026 at 11:55PM
Location
Council headquarters, Hamilton
Hours
35 per week, permanent
Work Pattern
Monday - Thursday 8.45am - 4.45pm, Friday 8.45am - 4.15pm
Salary / Hourly Rate
£65,148 - £66,152 per year
About the role
South Lanarkshire Council are seeking to recruit a Legal Services Adviser to be part of a busy Legal team that delivers an excellent service providing representation and expert advice and guidance to the Council. The post holder will report to the Legal Services Manager and assist with the provision and management of legal services, effectively managing a team of legal and non‑legal staff. Responsibilities include acting as Depute Clerk to the South Lanarkshire Licensing Board, overseeing the operational management of the Council’s Licensing & Registration Team, and dealing with civic and liquor licensing as well as public registration duties (births, deaths, marriages).
Requirements
* Enrolled solicitor with a current and unrestricted Law Society of Scotland Practising Certificate.
* Experience in licensing, particularly civic, liquor licensing and private landlord registration is highly desirable.
* Demonstrable organisational and leadership skills, effective interpersonal skills, and excellent written and verbal communication.
* Ability to work as part of a team in a challenging environment.
* Will be required to provide an Overseas Criminal Records Check if born outside the UK or have lived/worked abroad for a continuous period of three months within the last ten years.
* Post is excepted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.
Benefits
* Enrolment in award-winning local government pension scheme, with optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC scheme.
* Up to 33 days annual leave, plus public holidays (up to 10 days).
* Occupational sick pay.
* Family-friendly policies – flexible working, leave, enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
* Employee discounts (e.g., cinema).
* Cycle to Work Scheme, physiotherapy and Employee Assistance Programme.
Equality & Diversity
South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. We are a Disability Confident Scheme Employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of the person specification. We also support members of the armed forces, veterans and their families; veterans and service leavers who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview. As a member of the council, you will also be covered by the Armed Forces Community Covenant.
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