Senior Solicitor - Litigation - DEE06810

Job Description

Working in a hybrid style at home and at 21 City Square, you will work full time, 37 hours per week. Please note: Referee details are no longer requested at application stage and will be requested if you are successful in moving to the preferred candidate stage If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Maureen Moran on 01382 434108 or email maureen.moran@dundeecity.gov.uk

Requirements

You will be qualified to practice as a Solicitor in Scotland.

Responsibilities

You will assist in the provision of all legal and associated services to the Council, its Committees, Departments, staff and, where appropriate, to any organisation in which the Council has an interest. You will assist in the management of the Legal Service. You will be part of a wide and varied team focussing on the Litigation Service provided to Dundee City Council. The role will include responsibility for Employment Tribunals, Employer Liability cases, Adoption, Permanence and Education and Health and Social Care Partnership cases, Heritage cases and any and all litigation which the service is a party to.

The Individual

You will have good basic experience in relevant areas of work along with the ability to manage and motivate others and think strategically. You will have good communication, organisational and time management skills and be able to work under pressure. You will ​work across a variety of areas and have a willingness to undertake appropriate job related training as required. A Level 2 Standard Disclosure Scotland check is required.