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Fife Council
Fife House, Glenrothes
£47,604.34 - £57,196.54
Temporary for 1 year
About the Role
Fife Council’s Litigation Team is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated solicitor to provide legal support to Fife Council in litigation matters, including child protection, permanence, adults with incapacity, adult support and protection, mental health, education, housing, debt recovery and employment.
You will be part of the Litigation Team who undertake a range of litigation services to client services across the council, responsible for managing your own case load and representing the council in a variety of matters.
The Property and Contracts Team is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed solicitor to provide legal support in property matters, including conveyancing, commercial leasing, compulsory purchase orders, procurement and Common Good.
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The team also covers, freedom of information, contracts, public procurement and data protection to assist the council in delivering the aims in Plan4Fife. There will be opportunities and support to apply any existing knowledge or experience, or to develop new skills, in these areas.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal support in various litigation and property matters.
- Manage your own caseload.
- Represent the council in a variety of matters, including court and Tribunal appearances.
- Develop skills and knowledge in areas such as conveyancing, commercial leasing, and public procurement.
Requirements
- Hold a Law Degree (LLB) and a Diploma in Legal Practice or equivalent.
- Be a qualified solicitor with an unrestricted Practicing Certificate issued by the Law Society of Scotland.
- Be able to work under limited supervision with well-developed communication and IT skills.
- Experience in general litigation (with a particular interest in employment law) and/or conveyancing and general property matters is desirable but not essential.
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Working Arrangements
- Offer a “blended working” arrangement with home-working opportunities and occasional office-working as required.
- Candidates should be able to travel to and attend office locations, meetings, court and Tribunal appearances as required.
Application Details
- For further information please contact: Kerry McLaren (Kerry.McLaren@fife.gov.uk) and Philip Blair (Philip.Blair@fife.gov.uk).
- Closing Date: Thursday 13 August 2026.
- Proposed Interview Date: Monday 31 August 2026.
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