Principal Solicitor - Democratic Services *Internal Vacancy*

Job Description

Internal vacancy – applications for this post will only be accepted from current employees of Aberdeenshire Council (this includes relief staff and agency staff who are currently undertaking work with us).

This post will take a lead in the governance of partnerships including the IJB, the City Region Deal and the upcoming Investment Zone as well as the provision of governance services to Council Committees.

There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

Expected Interview date is 28/01/2025

Fixed term for a period not exceeding 29/01/2027

Informal enquiries to Lauren Cowie - 01467 534938

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Requirements

This post requires a Disclosure Check and where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

This is a Politically Restricted position as identified by the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. Further information on restrictions as a result of this designation is available here.

This post has a minimum requirement of one reference which must be your current or most recent employer.