Edinburgh
Service Care Legal are recruiting on behalf of the Scottish Government for a Solicitor to join the SGLD team, supporting the policy response to the Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Solicitor to work at the heart of government legal work, helping to shape and guide the response to a high-profile national inquiry. Role Overview: As part of the SGLD Inquiry team, you will work closely with Scottish Government policy clients to: • Provide timely and robust legal advice on all aspects of the Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry., • Analyse inquiry documentation and identify key legal issues for policy development., • Instruct and support counsel teams representing the SG at Inquiry hearings., • Attend evidential hearings to extract critical information and advise accordingly., • Contribute to the Scottish Government’s strategy in both the Scottish and UK Covid-19 Inquiries., • Attend UK Inquiry hearings remotely as required. Requirements: • Qualified Solicitor (must hold a current practising certificate from the Law Society of Scotland), • Civil litigation experience (public sector/government litigation preferred), • Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills, • Strong team-working ethos with proactive client support, • Inquiry experience desirable but not essential Why Apply? • Long-term contract with a prestigious public sector client, • Work on high-impact legal and public policy matters, • Competitive salary or Ltd day rate, • Hybrid working options available- 2 Days in the office, some flexibility when attending hearings. 📍 Location: Edinburgh / Hybrid Working 🕒 Hours: 35 hours per week 📅 Contract: Until 31st December 2026 💷 Pay: From £57,701 per annum (negotiable) LTD Day Rate: £302.66 - PAYE (inc HOL)£257.02