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Ref no:
HGH21605
Published:
10/08/2026
Closes:
24/08/2026
Location:
Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, IV3 5NX
Salary:
£51,506 - £56,329 per year
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
35 hours per week
Work From Home:
Hybrid

Job Description

Post Title: Solicitor
Location: Highland Council Headquarters, Inverness
Hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £51,506 - £56,329 per annum

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Person: ​Emma Linn Tel: 07966 900459 Email: Emma.Linn@highland.gov.uk

Job Purpose: To be responsible for the delivery of high quality legal services for the Council as assigned by the Legal Manager.

Please APPLY ONLINE.

Please find the Job Description below.

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.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

Scottish LLB law degree or equivalent Scottish qualification

Diploma in Legal Practice

Current Practising Certificate (unrestricted) from the Law Society of Scotland

At least 2 years PQE

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