Job Description
West Dunbartonshire Council is seeking a skilled and adaptable legal professional to lead our Citizen and Regulatory Section within Legal Services.
This is a key role within Legal Services, providing expert legal support on a broad range of regulatory, licensing, and litigation matters. You’ll oversee a team of solicitors and officers, ensuring high-quality legal services are delivered effectively and on time.
What you’ll do:
• Lead the Citizen and Regulatory Section, ensuring service standards are met.
• Provide legal representation in courts and tribunals, advising on regulatory and licensing matters.
• Act as legal adviser to the Licensing Committee and, when required, as Depute Clerk to the
Licensing Board.
• 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 litigation.
• 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 .