Lead Solicitor (Litigation & Advice) (Full Time) (Permanent)(2x Post) - REN15073

Advert Lead Solicitor (Litigation & Advice) Working within Legal and Democratic Services you will be part of our Litigation and Advice team. You will undertake litigation, advocacy and advisory work in connection with all the Council’s functions or on behalf of any other body for which the Council provides legal advice. You must hold a current Practising Certificate and be able to carry out the full range of tasks within a broad litigation & regulatory services-based remit with the ability to manage a varied and demanding caseload with minimum supervision. It is also essential that you have effective interpersonal, communication and report writing skills, together with the ability to work as part of a team. It is essential that you have the ability to co-ordinate client services, external advisers and other stakeholders in managing ongoing litigation and the ability to operate under pressure in making and responding to urgent court applications and providing urgent legal advice. IT skills, experience of supervision of administrative/paralegal staff and a willingness to be involved in designing and delivering training for client services are also essential. You must have extended period of post qualifying experience and experience of representing clients in court/tribunals. Experience of undertaking litigation work in the following areas is desirable but not essential: Debt Recovery, Education, Employment, Housing, Planning and Social Work. At Renfrewshire Council we are committed to providing opportunities and training to support your own continuous personal development and career aspirations. You will enjoy access to flexible working options and our range of employee benefits, which include a wide range of retail and leisure discounts, and enrolment in the Strathclyde Pension Fund, a defined benefits scheme. With over 250,000 members and £20bn of investments Strathclyde Pension Fund is 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. 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 . For an informal discussion about the role contact Nairn Young on or email .41bf1e1f-b16b-4260-a40a-17c77a06fd15