Solicitor (Litigation)

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service would like to invite applications for the post of Solicitor (Litigation) based in Cambuslang on a permanent basis. This is a full-time opportunity, working 35 hours per week, however, applications from individuals seeking to work on a part time, job share, or flexible working basis would be considered.

This is a key role working as part of a small, but busy Legal Services Team. Reporting to the Senior Solicitors (Litigation) and Legal Services Manager. You will be required to deliver a comprehensive range of multi-disciplinary legal services to the SFRS. The successful candidate will be required to focus on Employment law and General Litigation (Enforcement, Fatal Accident Inquiries, Debt recovery, Health and Safety). There will also be a requirement to assist and contribute to the development of the in-house legal function and to support business as usual activity in other areas such as governance and statutory duties (Including Data Protection, Human Rights and Equalities, Health and Safety, Fire Safety and Enforcement).

Possession of a Degree (LLB) in Scots Law or equivalent, a Diploma in legal Practice or equivalent depending upon year of qualification (e.g. PEAT 1 and PEAT 2), a current Practicing Certificate (unrestricted) issued by the Law Society of Scotland at the time of taking up post, are all essential, as is experience of undertaking Legal Research and Statutory Interpretation, providing Legal Advice regarding duties of employers, and Legal Drafting. The post holder will require to have a flexible attitude, capacity to work under pressure with excellent communication and influencing skills. Flexibility in working arrangements will be required as travel throughout Scotland might be necessary.

If you have the relevant skills, experience and you are willing to travel/relocate, please complete your application. Please be advised that travel/relocation costs will not be provided. Please see Job Description for the full criteria for the role.

Full details of the role and our recruitment process can be found in the attached information pack.

Salary on appointment will normally be at the lower salary point, with progression subject to regular review - in line with the SFRS performance appraisal arrangements. A higher salary placing will be considered in exceptional circumstances subject to experience demonstrated.

This post is also subject to the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exemptions) Scotland Order 2013. Therefore, the successful candidate's will be subject to a Standard Disclosure record check through Disclosure Scotland.

Please note, this post has been determined as politically restricted, further information is available in the Recruitment information Pack.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. In addition, we are committed to being a “Disability Confident Employer” and will ensure that all applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role are invited for interview.

If you would like to apply in a different format, please email People Services at SFRS.PODVacancies@firescotland.gov.uk.

Please note, a fully completed application form must be submitted as SFRS do not accept CVs in support of applications for employment.