Senior Solicitor – Commercial Contracts
2 posts are available.
About The Organisation
National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS Board that supports NHS Scotland bodies through strategic and operational legal services. It offers shared services on a national level, delivering high‑quality solutions that improve the health and well‑being of people across Scotland.
The Central Legal Office (CLO), part of NSS, provides a comprehensive commercial contracts service to NHS Scotland and to the wider public sector. The department covers Litigation, Employment, Commercial Contracts and Commercial Property, staffed by experienced solicitors and support staff.
Role Overview
We are recruiting for two Senior Solicitor posts in the Commercial Contracts Department. The successful candidate will provide public procurement and general commercial contract advice to NHS and public sector clients. The role involves both large and small procurement projects, including negotiation and drafting of contracts, and general commercial contract advice.
Qualifications & Experience
* Significant post‑qualified experience as a solicitor in commercial contract and procurement law.
* Experience managing a varied workload and engaging with clients at different seniority levels.
* Strong ability to negotiate, draft and manage contractual agreements.
* Disclosed by NHS Scotland: successful completion of a Disclosure Scotland check and, for those who have lived or worked overseas for more than 12 months in the past five years, a criminal record check from the appropriate overseas agency.
Location & Working Pattern
Base: Gyle Square, Edinburgh. The role operates within a hybrid working model. Attendance at the office is required for monthly departmental meetings and for project negotiation or training sessions as necessary. The working pattern is Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week. Applicants must be UK residents.
Benefits
Benefits include a pension scheme, a range of work‑life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resources, and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits. HR Benefits Brochure is available upon request.
Inclusion & Equality
NSS is an equal opportunities employer and strives to be inclusive and welcoming. Flexible working is supported through the NHS Scotland flexible working policy. NSS is an accredited Disability Confident Leader and guarantees interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. Reasonable adjustments are available upon request.
Further Information
For an informal discussion on the post, contact NSS.CLOPropertyPAs@nhs.scot.
Closing Date
Applications close on 18 January 2026.
NHS National Services Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and guarantees interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.
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