Solicitor

Service Care Solutions; Innerleithen; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services organization is seeking a qualified Public Law Solicitor to support high-profile legislative projects for the Scottish Government. The role involves leading on secondary legislation, acting as a solicitor on significant bills, and providing legal advice on public law issues. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and a Scottish solicitor qualification. Flexible working arrangements are offered, with a contract duration until March 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in public or constitutional law.
• Scottish qualification as a Solicitor.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong legal skills in public law

Scottish qualified Solicitor

Excellent legal analysis skills

Ability to build trusted relationships

Strong organisational skills

Job description

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Job Description

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:

1. Lead on drafting secondary legislation for council tax and non-domestic rates, involving financial regulations worth millions of pounds.
2. Act as a solicitor on the Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill, supporting Ministers during its Parliamentary passage following its March 2025 introduction.
3. Advise policy colleagues on the Scottish implications of the UK Employment Rights Bill.
4. Provide timely and effective legal advice on a range of public law issues, including legislative competence, statutory interpretation, and grant frameworks.

Required Skills & Experience:

We’re looking for an experienced solicitor with:

• Strong legal skills in public or constitutional law (or equivalent transferable experience).
• Scottish qualified Solicitor
• Excellent legal analysis skills, considering complex data and statutory frameworks.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders across government.
• Strong organisational skills, capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic policy environment.

Additional Information:

• Hybrid working: Flexible working arrangements available.
• Contract duration: Until 31st March 2026.
• Salary: Negotiable (candidate set)

Interested?

To apply or for more information, please contact Beth Simpson at Service Care Legal on 01312 642230 or email [emailprotected] with your CV and availability. If you know someone else looking for work, please feel free to pass on this advert. If they are placed and new to SCS, you could get up to £250!