Solicitor (Commercial)

Job Description

Working in a hybrid style, based at home and at 21 City Square, Dundee, you will work full time, 37 hours per week. If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Maureen Moran, Legal Manager, on 01382 434108 or email maureen.moran@dundeecity.gov.uk

Requirements

You will have LLB Degree in Scots Law and Diploma in Legal Practice.

Responsibilities

​You will assist in the provision of all legal and associated services to the Council, its Committees, Services, staff and, where appropriate, to any organisation in which the Council has an interest. You will assist in the provision of all legal and associated services to the Council, its Committees, Services, staff and, where appropriate, to any organisation in which the Council has an interest. This will include work relating to Freedom of Information, Data Protection, Information Governance, conveyancing, contracts, statutory orders and procedures and planning.

The Individual

You will have completed your legal traineeship and have good basic experience in relevant areas of work. You will have good oral and written communication skills. You will also have organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and manage and motivate others. You will be willing to undertake appropriate job related training if required and be willing and have the ability to work across a variety of areas including Freedom of Information, Data Protection, Information Governance, commercial work, contracts and planning. A Level 2 - Standard Disclosure Scotland Check is required.