Overview
Service care solutions are recruiting an experienced HMRCLawyer to join the HMRC Division within the Office of the Advocate General (OAG) – a rare opportunity to work on complex and high-profile litigation on behalf of HMRC in Scottish courts and tribunals.
The Role: You’ll be part of a 9-person legal team.
Responsibilities
* Representation of HMRC in courts and tribunals across Scotland – including the First-tier Tribunal, Upper Tribunal, Sheriff Court, Court of Session, and Supreme Court.
* Advising HMRC on Scots law matters such as judicial remedies, court procedure, insolvency, and commercial law.
* Handling litigation relating to VAT, excise duties, and national minimum wage enforcement.
Ideal Candidate
* Proven litigation experience, preferably in civil or administrative law.
* Advocate or Solicitor admitted in Scotland and holding a valid practising certificate issued by the Law Society of Scotland.
* Ability to deliver robust legal analysis from multiple data and legal sources.
* Strong advocacy skills or a desire to build them – particularly in Scottish courts or tribunals.
* Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
* Strong ability to manage a varied caseload under pressure and to tight deadlines.
What’s on Offer
* High-impact, high-profile litigation work with national significance.
* Supportive and collaborative team culture.
* Opportunity to work closely with standing junior and senior counsel.
* Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid/Flexible Working)
* Hours: 5 days per week / 35 hours – Flexible working arrangements available
* Rate: C1 – £311.39 LTD / £264.36 PAYE (inc holiday) Annual Equivalent Salary: £59,348
* Contract: 12 months with possible extension
Application
Apply now if you’re a qualified solicitor or advocate with litigation experience; please submit your CV to Beth Simpson via email or call for more information. We also have a referral bonus of up to £250, so please pass on this information if you know someone else looking for work.
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