Job Description
West Dunbartonshire Council is seeking a talented and adaptable legal professional to lead our Commercial and Place Section within Legal Services.
This role sees you play a key role in Legal Services, providing legal support on a wide range of complex and high-value matters, including major Council projects, regeneration, commercial agreements, and governance. You’ll oversee a team of solicitors, ensuring high-quality legal services are delivered effectively and on time.
What you’ll do:
• Lead the Commercial and Place Section, ensuring service standards are met.
• Provide expert legal advice on significant Council initiatives, transactions, and strategic projects.
• Act as a legal adviser to the Council’s committees and boards.
• Support the Manager of Legal Services and contribute to the leadership of Legal Services.
• Promote continuous improvement and support the professional development of your team.
What we’re looking for:
• A qualified solicitor with a current, unrestricted Scottish Practicing Certificate.
• Strong experience in commercial, property, or governance-related legal matters.
• A confident communicator with the ability to provide strategic legal advice.
• Local authority experience is welcomed but not essential—we will support strong candidates
transitioning from other sectors.
• This role requires a clear Disclosure check and is politically restricted under the Local
Government and Housing Act .