Senior Legal Counsel (Property) fixed term secondment up to 12 months

Senior Legal Counsel (Property)

Fixed Term / Secondment for Maternity Cover up to 12 Months

Itsnot every job where you make a difference for the people of Scotland. Butitswhatsbehind every job here. The work we do keeps Scotlands water flowing from reservoir to tap and from sewer to treatment plant.

Our operations span the length and breadth of Scotland which generates a wealth of commercialcompliancepropertyand regulatory work that keeps our Legal team this roleas Senior Legal CounselProperty(Fixed Term)youllbe a key player in a team that provides specialist knowledge andexpertisethat helps us deliver Scotlands most important natural resource: water.

Whatyoulldo

Youllplay a significant role in delivering a comprehensive legal service to Scottish Water spanning legislative and regulatory compliance and the provision of advice across a broad range of practice areas. The goal of course is that Scottish Waterremainslegally compliant and effectively manages risk across the business.

In this role you will have a focus on deliveringpropertylegal services.You will be a specialist in property lawandwill have experience of having advised on land acquisitions and disposalsand commercial leases.Ideallyyoullhave a working knowledge and understanding of rural and agricultural law and planning and environmental lawand have gained some of experience providing advice in the water industry or another regulated industry all with the aim ofsupporting Scottish Water in the delivery of its strategic ambitions.For this roleyoullhave experience supervising people witha track recordof developing and training personnel and/or teams and the commitment to prioritising safetyhealthand wellbeing to sustain a resilient and high-performing team.

But delivering legal services is not enough.We want to transform sothe role will also involve a focuson continual improvement in terms of customer service cost-efficiency quality and collaboration both across Scottish Water and with our external legal providers and stakeholders. We want to embed preventative lawyering as a central pillar of how weoperate and you will play a significant role in making those things a reality.

Whatyoullbring

Youllbe a Scottish-qualified solicitor with a current practising certificate.

Youllhave in-depth knowledge of a wide range of legal and regulatory matters with a practical and collaborative approach.You will have experience of having advised oncomplex title queries and registrationsland acquisitions and disposalsandcommercial leases.Ideallyyoullhave experience with the property aspects of renewable energy projects and have gained some of experience providing advice in the water industry or another regulated industry.

A skilled communicatoryoullhave a knack for Knowing-Your-Audience. Whetheryourecrafting written documentation presenting to agrouporfacilitatinga discussion you know how to effectively get your message across and youdontget bogged down in legalese when speaking to a non-legal audience.

And in all your dealings with colleaguescustomersand external partiesyoullembody theScottish Water Character by being Bold Responsible Inspiring and Caring both as a colleague and as a Leader.

While the work we do is important we knowitsnot the only thing that matters.Thatswhy we make sure you have everything you need to find a good work-life balance.

This role will occasionally require you to work outside of normal working hours. Butyoullget plenty of time to recharge with 38 days of holiday every year (including public holidays) - you can even buy five more if you need a little extra time and a truly flexible approach to work/life balance. You can also take time off to volunteer in your community.

When it comes to major life events we have family-friendly policies around adoption maternity and parental leave. And for the everyday We embrace flexible working.

For your futuretheresour defined benefit pension (the know-what-youll-get-when-you-retire kind) and generous life assurance.

As for some nice extras You can expect an annual company bonus.There is alsoaccess to SW Splash handy rewards that can save you money on holidays bills and shopping.

The post isfixed term for 12 monthsfull time based on 35 hours per week with flexible working hours. Applications from those wishing to apply for any working patterns or flexible working arrangements are welcome.

The not-so-small print

This role will be a Grade 8. If youre new to Scottish Water youll join us on a starting salary of 52671. Performance-driven pay progression would then allow you to move through the range to a maximum of 72281.

If youre interested in this role or know someone else who might be - well be accepting applications until the amended date of midnight on Tuesday March 25th 2026.

We operate Balanced Hybrid working at Scottish Water and we encourage people to work half their time in a Scottish Water location.

Job offers at Scottish Water are conditional and will be confirmed on completion of our pre-employment screening e.g. referencing criminal record checks license checks etc. Screening is conducted on our behalf by a third party and must be completed before your start date. Dont worry - well only start these checks once youve accepted an offer.