Solicitor (Commercial & Place) (Fixed Term) - WDN06259

Scoraig; Dumbarton; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Dumbarton seeks a motivated Solicitor (Commercial & Place) for a fixed-term role until 09/03/2026. The successful candidate will provide legal expertise on high-value projects, focusing on conveyancing and property matters. The position requires excellent communication skills and experience managing a large caseload. Benefits include flexible working, generous leave, and a strong pension scheme. If you're a solicitor with relevant qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Access to Local Government pension scheme

Minimum of 25 days annual leave

Employee wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in high value, diverse legal projects.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Experience in property and commercial law.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal expertise supporting the Council's strategic priorities.
• Undertake diverse forms of conveyancing, especially for the Buy Back scheme.
• Advise Council officers on internal governance for contract and property matters.

Skills

Excellent communication

Ability to manage a large caseload

Knowledge of property transactions

Education

Admitted as a solicitor by the Law Society of Scotland

Hold a current unrestricted Practising Certificate

Job description

# Solicitor (Commercial & Place) (Fixed Term)Ref no:: WDN06259Published:: 15/12/2025Closes:: 18/01/2026Location:: Municipal Buildings, College Street, Dumbarton, G82 1NJSalary:: £44,710.05 - £48,396.35 per yearContract Type:: TemporaryPosition Type:: Full TimeHours:: 35 hours per weekWork From Home:: Hybrid## Job DescriptionThis post is Fixed Term until 09/03/2026.West Dunbartonshire Council is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Solicitor to join our dynamic Commercial and Place Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high value, diverse and challenging projects providing legal expertise to support the Council’s strategic priorities and outcomes. In addition it is expected the solicitor will undertake various forms of conveyancing, such as sales and purchase, in particular the Council’s Buy Back scheme of former Council houses; title research and advice; leases or lease management documentation; providing advice to other Council services on property and commercial matters, including but not restricted to Planning, Roads and Assets; the solicitor will also likely be required to provide advice and assistance for contracts and procurement. These projects are challenging from a legal perspective requiring the solicitor to exhibit knowledge and practical experience of often complex property transactions. You should be an excellent communicator with the ability to work to deadlines and manage a large caseload. Additionally you will advise Council officers on the Council’s internal governance arrangements in respect of various contract and property matters. You must be admitted as a solicitor by the Law Society of Scotland and hold a current unrestricted Practising Certificate. Previous applicants need not re-apply.## RequirementsThe preferred candidate will be required to complete a Level 2 Disclosure check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.## ResponsibilitiesThe employment for which you are applying is excepted from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applicants are, therefore, not statutorily entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the Act. In the event of employment any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action.## The IndividualThe successful candidate will benefit from the following:WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all • A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year • Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support For information about West Dunbartonshire Council please click on the following link and see why we are an employer of choice: More information on the benefits of working within West Dunbartonshire Council, can be found using the following link:## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement