Service Care Solutions are looking for a Solicitor to join the Natural Resources, Forestry and Climate Change Branch within the Marine, Planning and Natural Resources Division. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a varied and high-profile workload in an area of significant Ministerial priority. The role is available on an interim basis to cover maternity leave.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide in-depth legal advice on climate change and natural environment matters to officials, senior officials, and Ministers
* Assess legal risk and lawfulness, recommending strategies to manage or mitigate issues
* Advise on the exercise and scope of Ministers’ functions and duties in a fast-paced environment
* Draft legislation, including Scottish and UK Statutory Instruments
* Handle potential judicial review matters
1. Role Criteria:
* Solicitor or advocate entitled to practise in Scotland
* Strong legal analysis skills, considering multiple sources of information
* Ability to communicate complex legal issues effectively in a strategic and practical context
Job Title: Solicitor – Natural Resources, Forestry and Climate Change Branch (Maternity Leave Cover)
Division: Marine, Planning and Natural Resources (within SGLD)
Contract: Interim until 1 June 2027 (around 12 month)
Work Arrangement: Full-time or part-time; Hybrid working with flexibility
Salary: Negotiable (open to candidate setting their own rate ) Minimum £62,111+ (payeINC: £276.66/ LTD day rate:£326.04)
Role Closes: Monday 11th May 2026