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Job Posted: 15 hours ago
Salary: £ 57,701 - 68,000 / Annum
Job Type: Contract
Location: Leith
Expire in: a month
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:
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.
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 (phone number removed) or email (url removed) 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 £250Before You Apply
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