Job Description We have an exciting opportunity for a property lawyer to join the Council’s highly regarded Property and Conveyancing Team as part of the Commercial Legal Service. You will be part of a very experienced, high performing team committed to delivering high quality advice and support to our client services. The work undertaken by the team is many and varied and accordingly the post offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience in the legal work of a local authority. You will be comfortable using a computerised case management system. We are looking for an enthusiastic Solicitor with a real passion for public service having previous experience and a genuine and demonstrable interest in this area of work. Aberdeenshire Council is a friendly employer responsive to the personal and domestic requirements of its employees and is at the forefront of flexible working. Staff are provided with the latest technology to enable remote and home working. We are comfortable with staff who wish to work predominately from home and around their domestic arrangements. There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation Informal Enquiries to : James McKay - 01467 535159 For more information about living and working in Aberdeenshire, please click here Please feel free to read our guidance on Requesting Reasonable Adjustments at Interview, Guaranteed Interview and how to request Alternate Formats and Communication Support A Privacy Notice giving you information on the data we hold on you, what we do with that data, who we share your data with and your rights under GDPR is available here. Alternatively, we can send a copy if you ask us to by emailing askhr@aberdeenshire.gov.uk Requirements This post requires a Disclosure Check and where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory. This post has a minimum requirement of one reference, one which must be your current or most recent employer.