Interim Solicitor (15 Month Fixed Term Contract)

The Solicitor has a key role at GTC Scotland in helping ensure that we manage legal risk effectively, get things right through effective governance frameworks and practice, and act in accordance with the law.

What you will need to be successful

• You are a qualified solicitor and holder of (or are entitled to hold) a full and unrestricted Law Society of Scotland practising certificate.
• Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB or LLB (Hons) (SCQF Level 9 or SCQF Level 10 respectively) and Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice or equivalent (SCQF Level 11)
• You have role qualifying experience as a solicitor in a relevant sector and evidence of effective legal decision making and advice.
• You are an excellent communicator and have experience in building and maintaining effective working partnerships with external and external users and partners.
• You have high quality written, analytical, influencing and advocacy skills.

We don’t expect perfection. If you don’t meet 100% of the requirements but you share our values and you believe you have the potential to be successful in the role, we encourage you to still apply.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where people can bring their whole selves to work. We want to hire the best person for the role, irrespective of their background. We use a recruitment platform which aims to reduce any unconscious bias.

Working Hours / Pattern

We see this role being based on full time working hours of 35 hours per week, however we would still like to hear from you if you are interested in the role but have alternative needs in relation to working hours or pattern.

Application and Selection Process

1. Apply via the Applied Platform (new window) by the closing date of 9.00am on Thursday 3 April 2025.
2. Invites to interview issued by Monday 7 April 2025.
3. Interviews will take place on Thursday 10 April 2025. We advise you to hold this date in your diary.

If you have a medical condition or other individual need which you believe may affect our interview / assessment arrangements, or your ability to be at your best please, let us know so we can discuss how we can support you and make any adjustments that may be required. Should you have any queries please contact recruitment@gtcs.org.uk.