Solicitor (Commercial Property)

Job Description

JOIN OUR DYNAMIC LEGAL SERVICES TEAM – COMMERCIAL PROPERTY SOLICITOR

£52,478.40 - £57,435.95

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 a Solicitor for our Commercial Property Team

Across our 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.

This post is in our Commercial Property Team. This team covers a wide range of work providing advice and guidance to services across the Council and as a member of the team you would be involved in all property related work including council projects, disposals, acquisitions, commercial leasing, community asset transfers, public trusts and common good, community care finance and rights of way and access issues

Key Benefits: Competitive salary, 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 role in terms of the current Team structure can be found below.

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

 

We welcome applications for both full-time and part-time hours, and we are happy to discuss the arrangement that best suits the ideal candidate.

 

Previous candidates for post MOR11628 need not apply.

The Individual

Some post qualifying experience would be of benefit but someone newly qualified would still be of assistance

LLB & Diploma in Legal Practice & completed traineeship i.e. fully qualified solicitor and Law Society of Scotland - Practising Certificate

Communication skills - oral and written, research/analytical skills, ability to work using initiative, IT literate, time management skills.

Ability to work effectively as part of a Team

Self confident and self motivated

Experience in a legal environment - ability to manage varied workload

You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the Service. Due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a car.

Excellent oral and written communication skills, positive outlook, ability to relate to people at all levels.

Able to form productive working relationships with various Council
officials, Elected members and External Solicitors

Capacity to make decisions under pressure

Appreciation, acceptance of and a commitment to the importance of confidentiality

Willingness to accept direction/delegation

Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and demands of the service

Ability to work in a shared office

Ability to work in different offices dependent upon service requirements

Ability to work from home and to take part in secure VC and telephone conference calls as necessary

Ability to attend meetings and court in person and at short notice, as required

 

Previous candidates for post MOR11628 need not apply.

Closing Date: 26 June 2026

Starting Salary: £52,478.40

£27.84 per hour

36.25 hours per week

For further information please contact:

Aileen Scott - Service Manager Legal Services, Email: aileen.scott@moray.gov.uk