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Ref no:
STR06360
Published:
02/02/2023
Closes:
21/02/2023
Location:
Viewforth, Stirling, FK8 2ET
Salary:
£40,560 - £43,008 per year
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
35 hours per week
Work From Home:
Hybrid

Job Description

Stirling Council is an ambitious Council seeking to take advantage of its unrivalled location and rapid growth to provide opportunities and services for all its citizens and to encourage sustainable business and community development. Stirling Council as a whole, and the Governance Service in particular, has embarked on an exciting transformation programme to best place the Council to meet the needs of its citizens. Following a successful recruitment round, we are looking for a solicitor to complete our Legal Team. This is an opportunity for an ambitious solicitor to make their mark and progress their career in local government. You will report directly to the Lead Solicitor – Litigation and Licensing and provide litigation support and advice across the breadth of the Council’s functions. Analytical and communications skills and political awareness are essential, together with a commitment to customer-focused public services. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor seeking their first in-house role working in local government, a trainee solicitor approaching qualification looking to qualify into local government or for candidates who are looking for a change in the direction of their career. Full support and training will be provided to the right candidate. The Council is also committed to the professional development of its staff with opportunities available for the successful candidate. If you would like to have an informal discussion please contact Siobhan Wilson, Lead Solicitor – Litigation and Licensing on wilsonsi@stirling.gov.uk.

Requirements

The successful candidate will be subject to a Basic Disclosure check. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be invited to complete the application and have your details verified. It is Stirling Council's policy to ask that you pay for this. If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.
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