Solicitor (Litigation)

Join Our Legal Team and Make a Difference in the Highlands
Are you a passionate, driven, and adaptable Solicitor looking to make a meaningful impact in your community? The Highland Council is seeking a dedicated legal professional to join our dynamic and Revenues and Commercialisation Services Team. Whether you’re newly qualified or bring years of experience, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the effective delivery of vital public services
As a valued member of our busy and collaborative team, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality legal services and expert advice across the Council. You’ll be at the forefront of litigation matters, with a particular focus on supporting the Revenues Service in the administration and enforcement of council tax, non-domestic rates, and sundry debt. Your work will directly support the Council’s ability to serve the people of the Highlands effectively and fairly.
We pride ourselves on fostering a positive and inclusive working environment where professional development is a priority. You’ll receive comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you build on your existing knowledge and develop new skills in local government law and civil litigation. This is a role where you can truly grow, take on new challenges, and make a lasting impact. We offer a highly competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave, a strong pension scheme, flexible and family-friendly policies, and dedicated wellbeing support to promote a healthy work-life balance.
The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.
In return, we offer a competitive salary, excellent employee benefits, and the chance to be part of a team that values integrity, collaboration, and meaningful service delivery.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your legal career and want to be part of a forward-thinking council committed to excellence, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and help shape the future of revenue services within the Highland Council