Solicitor/Senior Solicitor (Full Time) (Permanent) – Renfrewshire Council

LOCATION: Customer Service Centre Renfrewshire House Cotton Street, PA1 1LQ
SALARY: £43,672 – £46,300 per year
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent
POSITION TYPE: Full Time
HOURS: 35 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Projects team in Legal and Corporate Governance. We are seeking a dynamic, engaging and dedicated professional to become part of our multidisciplinary legal team providing Projects advice to Council departments, Scotland Excel and the Clyde Valley Residual Waste Project. You will be part of a successful and motivated team working in a dynamic and fast paced environment delivering projects such as the new Bridge over the River Clyde, the new Paisley Grammar School Community Campus, and a number of projects designed to regenerate Renfrewshire.

You must hold a current Practising Certificate, LLB and a Diploma in Legal Practice. 

While the department is seeking a senior solicitor role at Grade 10, we would be willing to consider candidates who meet a Grade 9 criteria.

Requirements for Grade 9 include:

• you must have some contract drafting experience, but there is no requirement to have specific construction or projects experience however Knowledge of construction contracts is essential.
• you must be keen to learn and undertake personal development to work towards a Grade 10 level (achievement of which will be assessed by further interview).
• you must have effective interpersonal, report writing and communication skills and the ability to develop effective links with clients.

In addition to the above requirements for Grade 10 include:

• you must have construction experience and be able to carry out a range of tasks within a broad construction-based remit.
• you must have an ability to work under pressure.
• you must be able motivate others and demonstrate an ability to deliver innovation in service delivery.
• you must have an ability to deal with complex legal matters and have contract drafting skills.
• you must have an understanding of how the EU procurement rules affect local authority projects and construction contracts and framework agreements.
• you will be able to demonstrate involvement in such projects either in the public or private sector, and an ability to make a contribution to the successful delivery of such projects.
• You will have working knowledge of SBCC and NEC contract suites aswell as working knowledge of construction related documents such as, building contracts, engineering contracts, development agreements, consultant appointments, bonds, PCG’s and collateral warranties
• Ability to advise officers on appropriate selection of form of contract or advantages and disadvantages of particular procurement options e.g. D&B, traditional, two stage tendering etc.

At Renfrewshire Council we are committed to providing opportunities and training to support your own continuous personal development and career aspirations. You will also 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.

For an informal discussion about the role contact Lesley Currie on 0141 487 1121 or email [email protected].

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of 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.