Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization is seeking a qualified Public Law Solicitor in Dunfermline to support legal services on high-profile projects. You'll draft legislation and advise on significant bills, engaging with key stakeholders across the government. The position offers flexible hybrid working arrangements, making it ideal for experienced solicitors in public law.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experienced solicitor with strong legal skills.
• Excellent analysis skills, considering complex data.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead on drafting secondary legislation for council tax and non-domestic rates.
• Act as solicitor on the Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill.
• Advise policy colleagues on UK Employment Rights Bill implications.

Skills

Strong legal skills in public or constitutional law

Excellent legal analysis skills

Ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders

Job description

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Service Care Legal are working in partnership with the Scottish Government to recruit a qualified Public Law Solicitor to support the delivery of high-quality legal services to policy colleagues across key areas of government. This is a unique opportunity to work on complex and high-profile legislative projects with national impact.

Key Responsibilities: As a key member of the legal team, you will:

• Lead on drafting secondary legislation for council tax and non-domestic rates, involving financial regulations worth millions of pounds.
• Act as a solicitor on the Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill, supporting Ministers during its Parliamentary passage following its March 2025 introduction.
• Advise policy colleagues on the Scottish implications of the UK Employment Rights Bill.

Required Skills & Experience: We’re looking for an experienced solicitor with:

• Strong legal skills in public or constitutional law (or equivalent transferable experience).
• Excellent legal analysis skills, considering complex data and statutory frameworks.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders across government.

Additional Information:

• Hybrid working: Flexible working arrangements available.