Job Description
Service Care Solutions is delighted to support the Scottish Government in recruiting a talented Employment Lawyer to join their Legal Directorate. This is a rare and high-impact opportunity to work at the heart of government, providing expert legal advice across complex and sensitive areas of employment law.
About the Role As a qualified solicitor, you will work within a specialist employment law team, offering high-quality legal advice to Ministers, officials, and wider government clients.
Your work will involve:
* Analysing complex employment law issues and providing clear, actionable legal advice
* Assessing legal risk and making recommendations to mitigate and manage that risk
* Supporting litigation and advising across a broad range of people-management matters
* Collaborating closely with policy, legal, and operational colleagues across government
What You’ll Bring
Qualified solicitor
Strong employment law and litigation experience
Ability to conduct rigorous legal analysis using multiple information sources
Proven track record of delivering high-quality legal advice in complex areas
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong teamworking approach and proactive client support
Working Arrangements
* Hybrid working with some office attendance
* Base location: Victoria Quay (Edinburgh) or Atlantic Quay (Glasgow)
Hybrid | Edinburgh (Victoria Quay) or Glasgow (Atlantic Quay)
Grade C1 Equivalent
6 month Contract with 6 month extension if required
From £60,010+ (flexible depending on candidate) LTD :£ 314.90 PAYE (INC):£267.31
Full-time | 35 hours