Lead Solicitor (Projects) (Full Time) (Permanent)

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An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Projects team in Legal and Corporate Governance. We are seeking three dynamic, engaging and dedicated professionals to become part of our multidisciplinary legal team providing Projects advice to Council departments. You will be part of a fast-paced environment delivering projects such as the AMIDS South infrastructure project, the extension of Park Mains High School, along with an ambitious future learning estate strategy, and a number of projects designed to regenerate Renfrewshire.

 

It is essential that you have effective interpersonal, communication and report writing skills, together with the ability to work as part of a team. It is also essential that you have the ability to co-ordinate client services, external advisers and other stakeholders in managing ongoing projects and the ability to operate under pressure and provide urgent projects legal advice.

 

You must hold a current Practising Certificate, LLB and a Diploma in Legal Practice and have experience in contract drafting, non-contentious construction aswell as experience of involvement in projects either in public or private sector.

 

Working knowledge of SBCC and/or NEC contract suites aswell as Significant working knowledge of construction related documents such as framework agreements, building contracts, engineering contracts, development agreements, consultant appointments, bonds, PCG’s, collateral warranties and an understanding of how the EU procurement rules affect local authority projects, construction contracts and framework agreements is also essential.

 

At Renfrewshire Council we are committed to providing opportunities and training to support your own continuous personal development and career aspirations. You will enjoy access to flexible working options and our range of employee benefits, which include a wide range of retail and leisure discounts, a Cycle to Work scheme and enrolment in the Strathclyde Pension Fund. With over 250,000 members and £20bn of investments Strathclyde Pension Fund are one of the two biggest Local Government Pension Scheme funds, one of the top 20 UK pension funds and one of the top 50 European pension funds.

 

We offer enhanced support for working parents and carers and have achieved the ‘Exemplary’ level for a Carer Positive organisation in recognition of our modern and flexible workplace practices, our carers leave policy and our Carers Connected network.

 

We are a Disability Confident Employer and would particularly welcome applications from candidates with a disability. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and are happy to discuss flexible working.

 

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of the check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.

 

Please note interviews will take place on 8th April 2026

 

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Megan Dunbar on 0141 487 1123 or email megan.dunbar@renfrewshire.gov.uk

 

For further information on the post and to apply please visit www.myjobscotland.gov.uk