Solicitor

Service Care Solutions - Legal

Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH105BP, Scotland

£297.15 per day

Full Time

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A temporary contract position for a Solicitor is available in the Low Income Benefits and Operations Branch/Social Security Futures and New Benefits Branch of this company's Social Security Legal Services Unit. The successful candidate will provide legal advice to Social Security Scotland and Social Security Policy Division on the development of new and evolving policies in connection with devolved benefits.Contract role: Day rate from £297.15 LTD as a minimum and the position is based in Edinburgh, offered on a hybrid working basis. Contract is currently 4 months with a possible extension of 6 months extension. Responsibilities

Advise on and draft secondary legislation in relation to benefits delivered under the Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018
Provide legal advice to Social Security Scotland and Social Security Policy Division on cross-cutting operational policy matters
Provide legal advice to Social Security Scotland's Decision Support Team on casework at first determination and re-determination stages
Work flexibly across the Unit, with a particular focus on providing legal advice to support policy development and drafting legislation
Provide input to Appeals Branch colleagues as required

Qualifications and Experience

Advocate or solicitor admitted in Scotland
A knowledge of law as it affects government in Scotland
The ability to manage information and interpret data to make sound decisions and provide clear and high-quality legal advice
Strong interpersonal skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills
The ability to organise and manage own workload flexibly to manage risk and respond to competing priorities effectively
Experience of legal drafting

Benefits!

Competitive day rate
Hybrid working
working with Scottish Government Department

To apply for this position, please submit your CV along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience to Beth Kirby via email: .uk or call for more information. We do also have a referral bonus of up to £250 so please pass on this information, if you know someone else looking for work.

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