Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Scotland’s central belt, is currently looking to recruit a Legal Specialist until the 31st of March 2026 on a rate of c.£500/day (Inside IR35). This role is flexible; the Corporate Legal team works principally from home, with occasional meetings in an office in the central belt of Scotland.Responsibilities:- Use advanced legal knowledge, including of various environmental regimes, and the organisation’s strategic objectives to provide specialised legal advice and support to staff on specific areas of the law as it relates to and impacts on the organisation.- Provide legal advice on complex matters to support the organisation on the development of new corporate legislation or policy relating to specific areas of law, or proposed changes to existing corporate legislation or policy.- Provide specialised legal advice to the organisation on implementation of new corporate legislation.- Provide specialist legal advice in various area of civil and corporate law.Essential Skills:- Scottish Qualified Solicitor with current practicing certificate- LLB Degree and Diploma in legal Practice or equivalent- Specialist knowledge and skills in the interpretation and application of legislation.- Negotiation, influencing and persuasion skills- Creativity in developing innovative, problem solving solutions- Written communication — ability to demonstrate excellent and concise communication in complex and sensitive written documents. - Oral communication — ability to explain legal requirements to non-legal staff.- Advocacy skillsIf you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.