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Legal Officer
Job Posted: 5 days ago
Salary: £ 45,428 - 54,166 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Edinburgh
Expire in: 23 days
Job Description
Blue Arrow are seeking a Legal Officer (Solicitor) to work full time for our client in Edinburgh.
Incorporation of the UNCRC into Scots law places our client at the leading edge of child rights strategic litigation. This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to influence the development of Scots law and drive real systemic improvements in children's lives.
This pivotal role helps promote and safeguard children's rights in accordance with the duties of the office as set out in the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2003. Reporting to the Head of Legal, Legal Officers (Solicitors) are responsible for the lawful and effective discharge of our clients powers and duties.
As a key member of staff, you will undertake investigations, and the new strategic litigation power brought in by the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024. Working as part of the Legal Team, you will be responsible for ensuring the office achieves maximum strategic impact by undertaking swift, robust assessment and human rights analysis of cases and issues, providing advice on the most appropriate response, drafting submissions/terms of reference, carrying out investigations, instructing counsel and directly legally representing where appropriate.
Alongside developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, you will be expected to work directly with children and young people to gain their views and understanding on various complex rights issues, this includes working with a Young Advisers Group.
Our client is looking for someone with experience of successfully undertaking litigation in a fast-paced environment, and who evidences a commitment to rights-based practice, collaborative working and the highest professional and ethical standards.
Hold or be eligible to immediately apply for a valid Practising Certificate as a solicitor Sufficient satisfactory relevant post-qualification experience as a solicitor in a relevant area of law
Evidence of conducting high gravity litigation including at least one of the following;
Providing public law advice and instructing/conducting judicial reviews,
Edinburgh agency work and instructing cases in the Court of Session,
conducting complex child law proofs and appeals.
Why join?
You'll be valued as an essential part of a busy team, working every day to make an impact in children and young people's lives in Scotland.
On offer is a salary range of £45,428 - £54,166 (Grade 4), flexible working hours and excellent holidays and benefits within the public sector in Scotland.
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