Job Description
Based at Angus House, Orchardbank Business Park, Forfar.
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This job is workstyle 5.
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You will have the opportunity to benefit from our flexible and agile working practices. This means you will work from home for part of your week and spend some time in council buildings to best suit your work, meetings and collaboration.
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You will be part of a team providing legal services to the Council. The team focusses on services in respect of licensing, debt recovery and regulation but is involved in other aspects of local authority legal work.
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Your main duties will be in leading the legal debt recovery processes for the Council. You will support the other work of the team and have your own caseload. In addition, you will represent the council in court actions, tribunals and inquiries and may attend and provide advice to Committees.
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Please note interviews will be held Monday, 9 November 2026.
Requirements\n
Please refer to job outline and person specification for further details and requirements for this job.
About Angus Council\n
Please refer to the "applicant guidance" document when completing your application form and to the "welcome to Angus" document and our website https://www.angus.gov.uk/jobs_and_training/working_for_angus_council for more information about working for Angus Council.
The Individual\n
We are happy to discuss flexible working during the recruitment process for this position. This means we are open to a conversation about working patterns and the flexibility that is available for this role whilst managing the workload.
\n We offer a guaranteed job interview to the following people who meet the essential criteria on application for a job:
\n Those with disabilities, recognised caring responsibilities, care experienced young people and ex-armed forces personnel. This also applies to our own employees with caring responsibilities, young people on apprenticeships and placements who meet the essential criteria for the job.
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Solicitor - ANG06402 in Forfar employer: Angus Council
Angus Council is an excellent employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, offering a hybrid work model that promotes flexibility and work-life balance. With a commitment to digital transformation in housing services, employees have the opportunity to engage with modern technologies and contribute to meaningful projects that directly benefit the community. The supportive work culture encourages collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal place for IT professionals looking to make a real impact.
