Service care solutions are recruiting an experienced HMRC Lawyer 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.
* Representation in courts and tribunals across Scotland – including the First-tier Tribunal, Upper Tribunal, Sheriff Court, Court of Session, and Supreme Court.
* Advising 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 Will Have:
* 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