Solicitor (Real Estate)
Employer: City of Edinburgh Council, Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Salary: £54,476 - £65,184 per annum
Hours: 36 per week, 52 weeks per year
Job Type: Full-time (flexible)
Seniority Level: Entry level
About the Role
The City of Edinburgh Council’s in‑house legal team offers an exciting opportunity for a Solicitor to join its Real Estate team. The role will involve a varied, challenging workload dealing with high‑profile developments across Scotland. You will work in a collegial environment and be encouraged to develop a full range of legal and other skills.
Key Responsibilities
* Drafting and negotiation of planning agreements
* Providing planning advice and handling planning appeals / hearings
* Managing sales and purchases of property
* Investment leasing and asset management
* Engaging in development work and operational property advice
* Addressing general housing law matters
* Supporting high‑profile capital projects
Required Qualifications
* Experience in property law
* Specific experience in investment work
* Experience in residential development is helpful (though not essential)
* Desirable: experience working for a public sector organisation
* Strong professional and commercial acumen to ensure relevant and appropriate legal advice
Personal Attributes
* Positive attitude and willingness to learn
* Ability to work as part of a team to find solutions to complex problems
Checks & Conditions
Applicants must pass a satisfactory Standard Disclosure Scotland check. If an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more abroad within the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will also be required.
Workplace Culture
We are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work. We recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and have shifted from a competency‑based interview approach to a behavioural and technical assessment. Our behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility are core to our working style.
How to Apply
To apply, please visit the City of Edinburgh Council careers website and submit your application. (Apply here)
Note: This position is currently open and not closed.
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