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Trainee Solicitor (2 posts)
We are looking for two Trainee Solicitors to join the Legal and Democratic Service based within the Civic Centre, Motherwell.One trainee solicitor will be based within the litigation team working in areas such as social work, housing, education, employment, personal injury and licensing law and one trainee solicitor will be based within the enterprise team working in areas such as contracts, commercial leasing, procurement, planning, conveyancing and information governance. You should state when applying which team you would prefer to be based in.
In each team, you will be offered a balanced, challenging and well supported professional traineeship and will be supported to provide legal advice, assistance and advocacy as required to deliver legal services across the organisation. You will work across a range of areas that are hugely varied and professionally rewarding. Your clients will include Councillors as well as other Council services and you will gain experience of a wide variety of law in an exciting and ever-changing sector. You will receive support and mentoring from all members of the team to give you broad and valuable experience and guidance.
You should have a degree in Scots law and hold a valid Diploma in Professional Legal Practice (PEAT 1). You should be able to demonstrate good general legal knowledge and have the ability to address and resolve complex legal problems. You must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and have the ability to produce well-structured written documentation.You will be an enthusiastic, committed and motivated individual.
Good client handling skills and excellent attention to detail are essential, as is the ability to carry out research and information gathering exercises.
These posts are temporary for two years and expected to commence on 15 September 2025.
These posts are politically restricted in terms of Section 2 (1) (g) of The Local Government and Housing Act 1989 as amended.
If you would like to more information on either of these posts please email Jill Rogerson, Principal Solicitor (Social Care) at rogersonj@northlan.gov.uk or Raksana Akhtar, Principal Solicitor (Enterprise) at akhtarr@northlan.gov.uk.
