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East Ayrshire Council Kilmarnock
Two Solicitors – Litigation and Advice
Ref: EAY12654
Location: Council Headquarters, London Road, Kilmarnock, KA3 7BU
Salary: £43,589- £56,329 per year (Starting salary commensurate with experience)
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Full Time
Hours: 35 hours per week
The Council’s in-house Legal Service has an exciting opportunity for two solicitors to join its Litigation and Advice Team.
The workload will be varied, challenging and interesting. You will work with a small, experienced and dedicated team in a supportive environment. You will be encouraged to develop a full range of legal skills including advocacy and knowledge in substantive areas of law within the team.
The Litigation and Advice Team provides a variety of general litigation and advisory work associated with supporting the functions of the Council in respect of Planning Law, Employment Law, Social Work Law (including Child Permanence, Guardianships and Child Protection), Housing Law and such other areas of work that may involve the Council.
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The post is suitable for, and will be of interest to, an enthusiastic and motivated solicitor seeking a position which is varied, challenging and rewarding.
Job Purpose
To represent the Council in all litigation matters and provide legal advice and support to all Committees and Service Units of the Council in order to assist with the promotion, delivery and integration of the key objectives in relation to those identified within the Council’s Governance Services Plan and the Community Plan.
Requirements
Minimum qualifications required:
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- LLB in Scots Law or Law Society of Scotland Equivalent
- Diploma in Legal Practice.
The successful applicant will hold an unrestricted Practising Certificate from the Law Society of Scotland.
Additional Information
- Hours of work are 9am-5pm Monday - Thursday & 9am-4pm on a Friday.
- The workstyle for this post is Flexible - 50-79% of time is office based.
Further information can be found at Solicitor - EAY12654 | East Ayrshire Council | myjobscotland.
Closing Date for this application is 14 September 2026.
For more information on the role please contact Richard Crawford, Team Leader – Litigation and Advice at richard.crawford@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
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