Job Description

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 29 September 2025

Closing Date: Tuesday 23 September 2025

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FC9 45,990.00 - 55,263.09

Working Pattern: 36 Hours per week

Location: Based in Glenrothes

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Supporting Statement

As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the

How to Apply

section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked 'upload resume'. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at

www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement

Job Details

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, HMO 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.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to combine a fulfilling and challenging role within a supportive team environment whilst gaining experience of the workings of local government and its legal affairs.

There will be opportunities and support to apply any existing knowledge or experience, and/or develop new skills, in these areas.

As a progressive employer, we offer a "blended working" arrangement with home-working opportunities and occasional office-working as required. While the significant part of the role can and will be carried out remotely, candidates should be able to travel to and attend office locations, meetings, court and Tribunal appearances as required.

The Person

The posts will suit candidates with experience in general Litigation and Licensing. Experience in all the above areas is not essential, but a willingness to develop in those areas would be highly desirable.

You should hold a Law Degree (LLB) and a Diploma in Legal Practice or an equivalent. You also should be a qualified solicitor holding, or eligible to hold, 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.

Before confirming to your appointment, you will be required to obtain a Basic Disclosure through Disclosure Scotland.

Further Information

Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria

Role Profile

How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace.

See our

How We Work Matters

behaviour framework for more information.

Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services

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Alternative Formats

- Job information can be made available in alternative formats, to make a request please email:

transactions.recruitment@fife.gov.uk

For Further Information Contact: Kerry McLaren -

Kerry.Mclaren@fife.gov.uk

We are holding a Fife Council jobs fair on Wednesday 8th October from 10am - 2pm at the Glen Pavilion in Dunfermline. This is a great opportunity to meet face to face with Hiring Managers and learn more about the type of vacancies that are available and what it's like to work in local government. There will also be a chance to get support from our job clubs and employability teams who can offer help with our online application process. Please pop along on the day to find out more.