You must be a Scots Law graduate with a Diploma in Professional Legal Practice; Disclosure Scotland check required. BME and Disabled candidates encouraged to apply.

You will engage in training across litigation, corporate, property, and licensing work, gaining practical experience in various legal practices.

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Glasgow

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We are the largest of Scotland's 32 local authorities, providing essential front-line and support services to the people of Glasgow.

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Glasgow City Council

Scotland's largest local authority. Delivering services to citizens, business and visitors across Glasgow.

<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>REF NO:
</p><p>GLA13024</p></div><div><p>
PUBLISHED:
</p><p>10/01/2025</p></div><div><p>
CLOSES:
</p><p>02/02/2025</p></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>
LOCATION:
</p><p>40 John Street Glasgow, G1 1JL</p></div><div><p>
SALARY:
</p><p>&pound;29,751.95 - &pound;33,585.88 per year
</p></div><div><p>CONTRACT TYPE:
</p><p>Temporary</p></div><div><p>
POSITION TYPE:
</p><p>Full Time</p></div><div><p>
HOURS:
</p><p>35 hours per week</p></div><div><p>
WORK FROM HOME:
</p><p>Hybrid</p></div></div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Job Description</b></h2><p>
Glasgow City Council seeks to appoint two Trainee Solicitors to start in September 2025.</p>
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Applications are invited from graduates in Scots Law who have or will have a Diploma in Professional Legal Practice (preferably including Public Administration) from a Scottish University before the start of their traineeship.</p>
<p>
Training will include litigation, corporate, property and licensing work.</p>
<p>
Disclosure Scotland check applies.</p>
<p>
Interviews will take place around March 2025. We welcome job applications from everyone, and they are considered on the person's ability to do the job.</p>
<p>
We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) and Disabled candidates who we would like to see better represented in our workforce.</p>
<p>
Hybrid working is available in this role. If you&rsquo;re shortlisted for the post we look forward to telling you more about our approach to ensuring needs of the business are met along with flexibility to manage and maintain your work life balance.</p>
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This post is temporary for a period up to 2 years.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Application Packs</b></h2><p>
Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, Audio and other languages. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 0141 287 1054. Packs will be posted out to you within 3 working days of receiving your telephone request. Please note the closing date of the job advert to ensure that you give yourself plenty of time to complete your application form and return it to us.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Further Information</b></h2><p>
For further information about working for us please refer to our website GCC HR Policies</p>
<p>
Job Evaluation</p></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

REF NO:
GLA13024
PUBLISHED:
10/01/2025
CLOSES:
02/02/2025
LOCATION:
40 John Street Glasgow, G1 1JL
SALARY:
£29,751.95 - £33,585.88 per year
CONTRACT TYPE:
Temporary
POSITION TYPE:
Full Time
HOURS:
35 hours per week
WORK FROM HOME:
Hybrid
Job Description
Glasgow City Council seeks to appoint two Trainee Solicitors to start in September 2025.

Applications are invited from graduates in Scots Law who have or will have a Diploma in Professional Legal Practice (preferably including Public Administration) from a Scottish University before the start of their traineeship.

Training will include litigation, corporate, property and licensing work.

Disclosure Scotland check applies.

Interviews will take place around March 2025. We welcome job applications from everyone, and they are considered on the person's ability to do the job.

We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) and Disabled candidates who we would like to see better represented in our workforce.

Hybrid working is available in this role. If you’re shortlisted for the post we look forward to telling you more about our approach to ensuring needs of the business are met along with flexibility to manage and maintain your work life balance.

This post is temporary for a period up to 2 years.
Application Packs
Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, Audio and other languages. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 0141 287 1054. Packs will be posted out to you within 3 working days of receiving your telephone request. Please note the closing date of the job advert to ensure that you give yourself plenty of time to complete your application form and return it to us.
Further Information
For further information about working for us please refer to our website GCC HR Policies

Job Evaluation

Trainee Solicitor 2 Posts (Temporary) GLA13024

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