Solicitor; Contracts, Property and Conveyancing

Overview

East Renfrewshire Council Hybrid, Giffnock
Salary: £46,991 - £51,370

Location:

Eastwood HQ, Giffnock / Hybrid Working

The Council is seeking to recruit a solicitor to join the in-house Legal team on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will primarily work as part of the property and contracts team to undertake a range of legal work including research, provision of advice and the negotiation and conclusion of legal contracts on behalf of the Council with a focus on planning, housing, estates and roads.

The successful candidate would also be expected to sit occasionally as legal adviser on the Planning Committee and Local Review Body.

• Undertake research and provide high-quality, practical and timely legal advice and guidance in a professional manner.
• Negotiate and conclude legal contracts on behalf of the Council, with a focus on planning, housing, estates and roads.
• Work as part of the property and contracts team to manage a broad personal caseload and ensure proper prioritisation of work.
• Occasionally act as legal adviser to the Planning Committee and Local Review Body.

• Current Law Society of Scotland practising certificate.
• Ability to research and deliver high quality, practical and timely legal advice and guidance.
• Experience in contract matters is essential.
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships with team members, officers, elected members and the public.

East Renfrewshire Council has launched a new 15-year Community Planning Partnership vision called ‘A Place to Grow’. Follow the link to watch a video and read the full plan:

Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences. Further information:

East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship.

As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our employees. For details of employment policies and terms and conditions, please visit our Council Careers page:

Employees with a contract of employment for 3 months or more are automatically included in our Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

• Closing date for applications: midnight on Sunday 15 February 2026
• Shortlist date: 21 February 2026
• Interview date: 03 March 2026

If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Gerry Mahon, Chief Officer – Legal Services, or Lynne Stevenson, Senior Solicitor (Contracts, Property and Conveyancing).
Link to apply: