Solicitor

Job Description

JOIN OUR DYNAMIC LEGAL SERVICES TEAM

£50,706.50 - £55,494.40

Moray Council is keen to grow its inhouse Legal Team. We are delighted to invite applications to join our very busy and friendly Team, currently looking to recruit four enthusiastic Solicitors to our three practice Teams as follows:

• Commercial Property (1FTE post)
• Licensing & Regulatory (including Planning - 1 FTE post)
• Litigation & Social Care (2 FTE posts)

Across these three practice Teams the inhouse Team covers the full range of Local Government legal work including commercial property, employment, governance, regulatory and committee work, housing, education, general litigation, licensing, planning, economic regeneration and growth, health & social care for children’s and adults’ services; and all including casework and policy work.  You will have a wide variety of work and a high level of responsibility from day 1.  We are small teams so never a dull day!  It’s rewarding, it’s learning, it’s continually developing valuable skills and experience.

Key Benefits: Competitive salary with 3.5% uplift with effect from 1 April 2026; access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (with generous employer contributions) and related financial benefits; Law Society PC fee and SLCC Levy paid (with an employee contribution capped at £250); ongoing professional development opportunities; hybrid and flexible working arrangements; and a positive workplace culture.  We are flexible and family friendly.

If you are a Solicitor looking for a stimulating new challenge in Local Government, are keen to be a valued member of a dynamic and collaborative Team and to support the Council in its ambitions then we would love to hear from you!  Details of the Solicitor roles in terms of the current Team structure can be found below. Please indicate your preferred area of practice and relevant experience for this, when applying.

Why Choose Moray?

Moray is celebrated for its breathtaking landscapes, strong communities, and outstanding quality of life. Whether your interests lie in coastal views, historic towns, traditional industries like whisky or outdoor pursuits, Moray has it! Discover more about life in Moray here: Living in Moray