Overview
Fife Council's Litigation Team is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated solicitor to provide legal support to Fife Council in litigation matters, including child protection, permanence, adults with incapacity, adult support and protection, mental health, education, housing, debt recovery, HMO and employment. You will be part of the Litigation Team responsible for managing your own caseload and representing the council in a variety of matters. The role offers a blended working arrangement with home-working opportunities and occasional office-working as required. Travel to and attendance at office locations, meetings, court and Tribunal appearances may be required.
Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 29 September 2025
Closing Date: Tuesday 23 September 2025
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: FC9 £45,990.00 - £55,263.09
Working Pattern: Hours per week
Location: Based in Glenrothes
Supporting Statement—As part of your application, you must provide a Supporting Statement outlining how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. The Supporting Statement must not be a CV. For more information, check the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked upload resume. Further information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement.
Responsibilities
* Provide legal support to the council in a range of litigation matters across various services.
* Manage your own caseload and represent the council in a variety of matters.
* Collaborate within the Litigation Team to deliver litigation services to client services across the council.
* Develop and apply existing knowledge or learn new skills in relevant areas.
* Occasionally travel to attend office locations, meetings, court and Tribunal appearances as required.
The Person / Requirements
* Experience in general litigation and licensing is desirable; experience in all areas is not essential.
* Hold a Law Degree (LLB) and a Diploma in Legal Practice or equivalent.
* Be a qualified solicitor or eligible to hold an unrestricted Practising Certificate issued by the Law Society of Scotland.
* Ability to work under limited supervision with well-developed communication and IT skills.
* Before confirming appointment, you will be required to obtain a Basic Disclosure through Disclosure Scotland.
How to Apply / Additional Information
Further information can be found on the Career Site. For alternative formats or accessibility requests, please email the contact provided in the job posting.
Contact
For further information, contact Kerry McLaren.
Notes
We are holding a Fife Council jobs fair on Wednesday 8 October from 10am – 2pm at the Glen Pavilion in Dunfermline. This is an opportunity to meet Hiring Managers and learn more about vacancies and local government work. Assistance with the online application process may be available at the event.
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