Fixed term 2 year contract

Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh EH8 8BG

Salary: £30,188 - £34,452

Hours: 36 per week

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the provision of legal services for the City of Edinburgh Council and associated bodies.

We offer a varied and challenging Legal Traineeship where you will have the opportunity to develop skills in a range of specialist areas. You will benefit from first class training and support and enjoy working in a busy but supportive environment.

We welcome applications from potential trainees who have an LLB or equivalent and have obtained a Diploma in Legal Practice that will be valid for the start of your traineeship in around September 2026.

We will not interview candidates who have applied and been interviewed for a traineeship in previous years.

Successful candidates will be invited to interview in July 2026.

Application can be made here.

Applications close on 3 July 2026