Litigation Support Specialist (Legal Executive) - Scotland

Work For Scotland; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Work For Scotland is seeking a solicitor to support the Office of the Advocate General in Scotland within the HMRC Division. The role focuses on providing litigation-related advice and working closely with HMRC colleagues and external counsel.

The division handles the full spectrum of tax and employment matters in Scotland, including appeals, enforcement, and knowledge-sharing across branches. Training and collaboration opportunities are available within the UK government framework.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality, proactive advice and support to HMRC Division solicitors in their conduct of litigation in Scotland.
• Drafting and serving court documents, compiling files for hearings, and liaising with counsel.
• Instructing counsel to act on behalf of HMRC in some cases.

Job description

Work For Scotland is seeking a solicitor to support the Office of the Advocate General in Scotland within the HMRC Division. The role focuses on providing litigation-related advice and working closely with HMRC colleagues and external counsel.

The division handles the full spectrum of tax and employment matters in Scotland, including appeals, enforcement, and knowledge-sharing across branches. Training and collaboration opportunities are available within the UK government framework.