Solicitor

Rfpg; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 125,000 - GBP 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Scotland is seeking a solicitor to join its Litigation team based in Glasgow. The successful candidate will advise and represent the council's Health and Social Care Partnerships in legal matters concerning vulnerable adults, working collaboratively within a supportive team environment. Ideal applicants will possess experience in public law and a capacity for working with vulnerable populations. This is a re-advertisement for the position, and previous candidates should not re-apply. Applications close at 11.59pm on Sunday, 8th February 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in advising on matters concerning vulnerable adults.
• Ability to represent clients in legal settings.
• Knowledge of Health and Social Care Partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent Glasgow City Council's Health and Social Care Partnerships.
• Work within a busy Litigation team.
• Provide additional advice across various departments.

Job description

Glasgow City Council is Scotland’s largest local authority. Its Chief Executive's Department wishes to appoint a solicitor to work within its busy Litigation team. The focus of the work will be advising and representing Glasgow City Council's Health and Social Care Partnerships in matters concerning vulnerable adults including adults with incapacity. You will work as part of a pre-existing team and may be called upon to provide other types of advice and representation to Social Work and other departments.

Please note this is a re advertisement and previous applicants should not re-apply.

To apply for this vacancy online please visit

Solicitor (Readvertisement) - GLA14802 | Glasgow | myjobscotland

Closing date is 11.59pm on Sunday 8th February 2026