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Solicitor – Commercial & Property Team
Stirling Council is an ambitious Council seeking to take advantage of its unrivalled location and rapid growth to provide opportunities and services for all its citizens and to encourage sustainable business and community development.
Stirling Council as a whole, and the Governance Service in particular, have embarked on an exciting transformation programme to best place the Council to meet the needs of its citizens. We are looking for a solicitor to join our Legal Team to support the Chief Officer – Governance and the Legal Manager. This is an opportunity for an ambitious solicitor to make their mark and progress their career in local government.
You will report directly to the Legal Team Leader – Commercial, Property & Transformation and provide commercial support and advice across the breadth of the Council’s functions. The caseload will include HR and employment related matters, both a mixture of policy, advisory and occasional tribunal work, FOI, commercial contracts and procurement. Analytical and communications skills and political awareness are essential, together with a commitment to customer-focused public services.
This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor seeking their first in house role working in local government, or for a trainee solicitor approaching qualification looking to qualify into local government. This opportunity will be of particular interest for those who have experience, or wish to gain experience in employment law matters. Full support and training will be provided to the right candidate. The Council is also committed to the professional development of its staff with opportunities available for the successful candidate.
If you would like to have an informal discussion please contact Mark Easton, Legal Team Leader – Commercial, Property & Transformation at eastonm@stirling.go.uk.
Please apply here: Solicitor - Commercial & Property - | Stirling Council | myjobscotland
The closing date for this position is 13 April 2026.
