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Solicitor -Constitutional and Civil Law Division

Service Care Legal
Posted 8 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH67BS, Scotland

Salary

£303 - £380 per day

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Service Care Solutions is seeking an experienced Solicitor for the Constitutional and Civil Law Division in the Scottish Government Legal Directorate.
  • The role offers a negotiable salary starting from £57,701 per annum, with a potential LTD day rate of £302.66.
  • Candidates should have at least 2 years of public law experience and be a practicing Scottish Solicitor.
  • Responsibilities include providing legal advice on civil justice law, working on legislative projects, and collaborating with various teams.
  • The position is for 6 months with the possibility of extension and requires strong analytical and communication skills.
Service Care solutionsare seeking an experienced Solicitor to join the Constitutional and Civil Law Division in the Scottish Government Legal Directorate, providing core advisory services to various teams. As a key member of the team, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of interesting and challenging projects, including Bills, legislation, and judicial appointments.

This rate is negotiable starting from a minimum of: 57,701 per annum: LTD day rate: 302.66 (PAYE-INC HOL 257.02 and PAYE EXC- 220.94)The post is for 6 months, with the possibility of a 6-month extension.

Your primary responsibilities will include:
  • Providing focused and practical legal advice on general civil justice law, with a focus on judicial appointments and conditions of tenure
  • Advising on the Judiciary and Courts (Scotland) Act 2008 and the Courts Reform (Scotland) Act 2014
  • Working on bill work, including the Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Bill and potential primary legislation projects
  • Collaborating with the Scottish Government Legal Directorate employment law team on judicial and public appointments
  • Gaining experience in working with the reserved/devolved interface, general public law, ECHR, and UNCRC
We are looking for a Solicitor with:
  • ScottishpractisingSolicitor,withPubliclawexperience
  • Ideally,Stronglegalknowledgeandskills,particularlyinconstitutionalandcivillaw
  • Excellentanalyticalandproblem-solvingabilities
  • Abilitytoworkindependentlyandaspartofateam
  • Strongcommunicationandinterpersonalskills

As a member of the team, you will be working closely with experienced colleagues and will have the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Submit your CV along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience toBeth Kirby via email: (url removed) or call(phone number removed)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. this role closes Monday 28th April!

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