Solicitor

Job Description

About SPT

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) is the largest of Scotland’s seven regional transport partnerships.  As well as running the iconic Glasgow Subway, SPT delivers an extensive range of public transport services including bus stations and subsidised bus services, manages large transport infrastructure projects and is responsible for delivery of a long-term multi-modal transport strategy for the West of Scotland.

About the Role  

SPT is seeking an experienced individual, for the role of Solicitor, who can provide clear, high quality, customer-focused and well researched legal advice and support to SPT in relation to all aspects of SPT’s work and functions.

As a member of the Chief Executive’s Legal & Property team. The Solicitor will provide efficient and effective legal services across core business functions and on a wide range of contract matters, commercial property transactions, committee support, intellectual property, equalities, freedom of information and data protection.

There will also be the opportunity to shape and advise on exciting, high-impact projects, including the Clyde Metro and the introduction of Bus Franchising.

About You

It is essential that the successful candidate is a qualified Solicitor with a current unrestricted practising certificate and will have an LLB Degree and Diploma in Legal Practice or equivalent.

The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of Public and Administrative law and be financially and commercially aware. You will have an understanding of SPT and its role and functions as well as knowledge of transport law and public procurement law.

The successful candidate will be able to instruct and manage external solicitors as well as work with elected members and senior staff.

You will be a highly motivated individual, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be able to work collaboratively and motivate team members, be reliable and flexible and able to organise your own workload with minimum supervision.

Further details of the role and key responsibilities are set out in the job description attachments here.

The nature of this role may require you to work outwith normal office hours on occasion to support the operational requirements.

Whilst you will be based at 131 St Vincent Street, Glasgow, SPT operate a hybrid working pattern which allows 40% home working, i.e. 2 days per week Monday to Friday.  

Please note, this position falls into the medium risk category under the Alcohol and Drugs policy and therefore is subject to random and for-cause testing procedures.

What we can offer……

Working at SPT comes with many benefits you can look forward to: 

• 33 Days Annual and Public Holiday Entitlement then 41 days after 5 years’ service (pro rata to shift pattern)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme - SPT contribute a percentage of your annualised pay in line with the requirements of the Strathclyde Pension Fund 
• Group Life Assurance Cover
• SPT actively encourages learning and development and are committed to ongoing learning and development to support career progression
• Employee Travel Pass Scheme – a Subway Smartcard to travel on the Glasgow Subway for free plus an additional card for a member of your household
• Salary Sacrifice Bus or Rail Season Ticket Scheme – subsidised at a maximum of £645towards the cost 
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Childcare Vouchers, Employee Assistance Programme, Long Service Awards, Credit Union

How to Apply

To apply, please click here to complete an online application form. 

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE HYPERLINK ABOVE. ANY APPLICATIONS THROUGH LAWSCOT JOBS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Closing date for applications will be 17th of February 2026 at midnight. 

SPT is an Equal Opportunities company welcoming applications from a diverse background. If you have got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. SPT encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

SPT operates blind recruitment, which is the process of removing any and all identification details from candidate application forms. This includes identifiable personal details such a candidate’s name, gender, ethnicity and age. This information is not visible to our Hiring Managers. This practice is used to ensure fairness, attract diverse candidates and to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process. By implementing this approach, SPT aims to create a level playing field to assess applicants solely based on their skills, qualifications and experience.

For applicants with special requirements, or if you have any questions, please email quoting the above reference.