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Eastwood HQ, Giffnock/ *Hybrid Working
The Council is seeking to recruit a solicitor to join the in - house Legal team on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will be expected to work primarily as part of the property and contracts team to undertake a range of legal work including research, the provision of advice and the negotiation and conclusion of legal contracts on behalf of the Council with a particular focus on the areas of planning, housing, estates and roads, The successful candidate would also be expected to sit occasionally as legal adviser on the Planning Committee and Local Review Body.
Applicants should have a current Law Society of Scotland practising certificate and the ability to research and deliver high quality, practical and timely legal advice and guidance in a professional manner whilst managing a broad personal caseload and ensuring proper prioritisation of work. Previous professional involvement in contract matters is essential. The successful candidate should have well developed skills in written and oral communication and be able to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships with other team members, officers of client services, elected members and the public.
East Renfrewshire Council has launched a new 15 year Community Planning Partnership vision called ‘A Place to Grow’. Please follow this link https://eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/placetogrow to watch a video and read our full plan which sets out our shared hopes and aspirations between now and 2040 so that East Renfrewshire is a place where everyone can flourish, thrive and grow.
Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences. Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work
Please note East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship.
As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our employees.
For details of our employment policies and terms and conditions, please visit our Council Careers page https://eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/careers
East Renfrewshire Council has launched a new 15-year Community Planning Partnership vision called ‘A Place to Grow’. Please follow this link https://eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/placetogrow to watch a video and read our full plan which sets out our shared hopes and aspirations between now and 2040 so that East Renfrewshire is a place where everyone can flourish, thrive and grow.
Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences. Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work
Please note - East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship.
References – during your application form completion you must provide details of a minimum of 2 referees, 1 of which should be your most recent or current employer. It is also a requirement that the referees are your previous/current managers and are not the details of work colleagues operating at the same level as you or personal referees. Please note only work email addresses for referees will be accepted. Please contact hrdirect@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk with any questions.
Pension Scheme
Employees with a contract of employment for 3 months or more are automatically included in our Local Government Pension Scheme which is a career average scheme. Pension contribution rates are based on a tiered system determined by your annual full time equivalent pensionable pay. Further details can be found in the attached document General Information for Applicants or via the Strathclyde Pension Fund website Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Guidance
Recruitment Dates
Closing date for applications: midnight on Sunday 15 February 2026
Shortleet date: 21 February 2026
Interview date: 03 March 2026
If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Gerry Mahon, Chief Officer – Legal Services, on 07711017084 or Lynne Stevenson, Senior Solicitor (Contracts, Property and Conveyancing (No agencies please).
Link to apply: https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/456429
