Service Care Solutions are working with the Scottish Government Legal Directorate to find a Solicitor to assist in the Social Security Futures and New Benefits Branch, providing expert legal advice and drafting subordinate legislation. This role offers hands-on experience in working closely with Ministers, officials, and policy leads.
Key Responsibilities
Lead drafting and planning for the implementation of the Social Security (Amendment) (Scotland) Act 2025, with a focus on compensation recovery, collaborating with policy leads and SGLD colleagues.
Advise on human rights and the devolution settlement to support strategic policy development, including involvement in Bills, legislative consent motions, and monitoring exercises for human rights and the European Social Charter.
Provide legal advice regarding the right to social security in the context of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR).
Work collaboratively with Unit colleagues to support flexible operations, including advising on social security casework and the broader operationalisation of legislation.Essential Skills & Experience
Strong knowledge of law as it affects government in Scotland, qualified Solicitor in Scotland!
Proven track record of providing high-quality legal advice on complex legal and policy matters.
Experience in drafting subordinate legislation.
Location: Victoria Quay, Edinburgh EH6 6QQ
Contract: 23 March 2026 – 28 August 2026 (with an option to extend for an additional 4 weeks)
Branch: Social Security Futures and New Benefits Branch, Social Security Directorate
Salary: starting from (62,111 LTD day rate:£326.04 PAYE (INC): £276.66) Negotiable - open to candidate setting own rate
Apply today by sending your CV to (url removed) or call on: (phone number removed).
We also welcome referrals for this position if they are new to SCS, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250