Solicitor - Various posts

Job Details

Grade: 9A

Hourly Rate: £20.92 - £22.59

Salary: £38,180.42 - £41,228.16 pro rata per annum

Contract Duration: Permanent

Please note successful applicants will be placed on the first point of the salary scale unless they meet certain criteria.

Please note the closing date has been extended till 09/10/2023

Role Purpose

Do you want to make a real change to people’s lives?

Do you want a better work/life balance?

Scottish Borders Council is looking for solicitors to join our Legal Team. The team places a strong emphasis on work/life balance and offers flexible working on a hybrid working model. The work is varied and a high level of responsibility will be given, together with appropriate team support and training.

We have 2 full time posts and would be happy to consider full time, part time and job sharing applications. Applications would also be welcome from those nearing the end of their traineeship. One post will be with our People & Court team, working closely with colleagues in our Social Work and Education Teams. This would be an excellent opportunity for those that want to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable children and adults, while developing expertise within these areas of law and experience in Sheriff Court and Tribunal settings.

The other post will be with our Property, Planning and Licensing Team. This will involve working closely with colleagues across many areas of the Council and would be an excellent opportunity for candidates with an interest in being an integral part of the Council’s operations. The role will be very varied and the successful candidate will develop expertise across many areas of law including property, planning, contracts, procurement and Committee work.

Successful candidates will also gain membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Essential

Degree in Scots Law
Diploma in Legal Practice
Full Practising Certificate
Computer Literate
Advocacy Skills

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Gillian Sellar by telephone on +441835825158 or by email at gillian.sellar@scotborders.gov.uk.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.