Solicitor – Commercial Contracts
2 posts are available.
About the Organisation
National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS Board operating at the heart of NHS Scotland, providing invaluable support and advice at a strategic and operational level. NSS supports clients to deliver their services more efficiently and effectively, offering shared services on a national scale using best‑in‑class systems and standards. Its priority is to improve the health and well‑being of the people of Scotland through partnership with colleagues across Health and Social Care.
The Post
We are currently recruiting for two Solicitor posts in the Commercial Contracts Department of the Central Legal Office (CLO). The CLO provides legal services to NHS Scotland bodies, covering Litigation, Employment, Commercial Contracts and Commercial Property.
The Candidate
You will be a solicitor with experience drafting and advising on commercial contracts, and will have experience of or an interest in public procurement work. You will join a team that delivers a comprehensive commercial contracts service to the NHS in Scotland and to the wider public sector, including the provision of public procurement legal advice.
You will assist with large and small procurement projects and provide general commercial contracts advice to clients. You will manage your own workload and be accustomed to dealing with a diverse range of clients at differing levels of seniority.
Applicants must undergo a Disclosure Scotland check. Those who have lived or worked overseas for more than 12 months in the preceding five years must provide a criminal record check from the appropriate overseas agency.
Location and Working Pattern
The location for all roles is Gyle Square, Edinburgh. The CLO operates a hybrid working model; attendance at the office is required for departmental meetings (once per month) and for any essential face‑to‑face interaction, but most communication is now conducted electronically to minimise travel.
The work pattern is Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week. It is a condition of employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NSS.
Benefits
* Pension scheme
* Comprehensive range of work‑life balance policies
* Occupational health services
* Learning resource centres
* Discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits
Inclusion
NHS National Services Scotland is a national board that is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone feels welcome. NSS supports flexible working through the Once for Scotland policy and offers many learning and development opportunities to improve diversity, inclusion and mental health in the workplace.
We are an equal opportunities employer and as such guarantee interview opportunities to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. As an accredited Disability Confident Leader, NSS aims to provide a fully accessible and inclusive recruitment service that supports applicants at every stage of the journey.
Further Information
For an informal discussion on the post, please contact NSS.CLOPropertyPAs@nhs.scot.
Closing date for completed applications is 18 January 2026.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Each employee is encouraged to feel respected and to give their best. NHS National Services Scotland is an equal‑opportunity employer and as a committed participant in the Disability Confident scheme, guarantees interview opportunities to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.
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