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Senior Solicitor
Job Posted: 11 days ago
Salary: £ 55,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Glasgow
Expire in: 16 days
Job Description
Are you a legal professional with a passion for shaping the legal landscape in environmental and regulatory law We’re looking for a Senior Solicitor to join a dynamic legal team at the heart of environmental governance and public interest work.
Location: Flexible within Scotland
Salary: £55,000 per annum basic + competitive packageJob Type: Permanent, Full Time
Senior Solicitor – The Role:
In this role, you will provide expert legal advice on niche and evolving areas of law, directly influencing how new and existing legislation is interpreted and implemented across a public-facing organisation. You will play a key role in advising on legislative developments, supporting the organisation's contributions to policy-making, and ensuring robust legal understanding across operations.
Senior Solicitor – Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver specialist legal counsel on complex statutory and regulatory matters, including advice on new legislation and its practical application
- Develop and maintain deep expertise in a defined area of public or environmental law, becoming the principal legal authority within the organisation on this topic
- Analyse and interpret intricate legal texts, such as retained EU law, case law, and scientific documentation, to provide comprehensive legal insights
- Communicate detailed legal advice clearly and effectively to both internal teams and external partners, supporting strategic and operational objectives
- Collaborate on the creation and delivery of training and guidance materials on new legal frameworks
- Assist in preparing for and defending against legal challenges to regulatory decisions, including supporting appeals and judicial reviews
- Represent the organisation in appeal processes, drafting legal arguments and engaging with solicitors, tribunals, and other bodies
- Supervise and mentor junior legal colleagues, fostering excellence in legal service delivery and promoting continuous improvement
Senior Solicitor – You:
- You’re a qualified solicitor with substantial experience in administrative, environmental, or regulatory law
- You thrive on complexity, communicate with clarity, and are confident offering guidance that shapes both policy and practice
- You’re also a team player who enjoys sharing knowledge and lifting others around you
Senior Solicitor – Benefits:
- A meaningful role within a mission-led organisation
- Flexible working arrangements and hybrid options
- Opportunities for continued professional development
- A supportive, expert team environment
- Strong pension and leave benefits
This is your chance to use your legal expertise to contribute to impactful change across a high-profile public sector landscape.
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