Deputy Solicitor

Service Care Solutions Ltd; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Deputy Solicitor to join their legal team for the COVID-19 Inquiry. This key role involves managing assistants, overseeing legal investigations, and providing advisory support to senior Inquiry members. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and opportunities for professional involvement in significant legal matters.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Referral bonus of £250

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or advocate in Scotland.
• Prior experience supervising/managing a team of legal professionals.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the line-management of around 6 C1 assistant solicitors.
• Assist with coordinating and project managing legal investigations.
• Provide legal advice to the Inquiry team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Team management

Education

Qualified solicitor or advocate in Scotland

Job description

Service Care Solutions is working alongside the COVID-19 Inquiry as they need Deputy Solicitors to join their legal team. The position of Deputy Solicitor is a key role, with the Deputy Solicitors being an integral part of the Inquiry’s senior legal team.

Salary:Grade C2 (£74,480 per annum)
Contract Length:18 months
Location:Edinburgh (Hybrid – 2 days in the office)
Ltd Day Rate:£391.62
PAYE Day Rate inc. of Holiday: £331.76
Submission Deadline: 30th of June 2025 (AM)

Key Responsibilities of the Deputy Solicitor role:

• Be responsible for the line-management of around 6 C1 assistant solicitors, and indirect responsibility for a wider team.
• Assist the Solicitors to coordinate and project manage extensive investigations and the advisory work of the legal team.
• Work closely with the Counsel team to ensure they have the necessary material to prepare for hearings.
• Advising upon and conducting any ancillary litigation involving the Inquiry.
• Provide legal advice to the Chair, the Chief Executive and other members of the Inquiry team.
• Draft/advise on Inquiry procedures and protocols.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Qualified solicitor or advocate in Scotland.
• Exceptional attention to detail for rigorous legal document analysis.
• Flexibility and adaptability, with a proactive approach to a variety of tasks.
• Prior experience supervising/managing a team of legal professionals, ideally within a public sector setting.

Working Pattern & Location:

• Standard hours: 35 hours per week.
• Hybrid working: typically 2 days per week in the Edinburgh office.
• Some periods, particularly around hearings, may require longer hours and on-site presence.
• Flexible and hybrid working options considered depending on role needs.

If this Deputy Solicitor role sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on 01772208969, or email [e-mail].

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.