Senior Data Protection and Litigation Solicitor
1 month ago
Company Overview
National Health Service (NHS) Scotland is a leading healthcare provider in the country, operating at the heart of NHS Scotland. The organization plays a crucial role in supporting its customers to deliver services efficiently and effectively.
The Central Legal Office (CLO) is part of NHS National Services Scotland, providing legal services to the NHS in Scotland and the wider public sector. This office offers an exciting opportunity for a solicitor to join the Litigation Department, working in a team that delivers a comprehensive litigation service to the NHS in Scotland.
Salary
The estimated annual salary for this position is £45,000 - £60,000, depending on experience.
Job Description
This role involves delivering a comprehensive litigation service to the NHS in Scotland. As a solicitor, you will spend 50% of your working time as a Data Protection advisor/lead and 50% as a litigation lawyer. You will have an interesting and diverse workload, enjoying all aspects of contentious and non-contentious legal work.
Required Skills and Qualifications
You will need some experience in data protection work, as it is a pre-requisite for this role. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are also essential, along with excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Benefits
As an employee of NHS Scotland, you can expect a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension scheme, work-life balance policies, occupational health services, and learning resource centres. You will also receive discounted leisure, financial, and shopping benefits.
Others
NHS Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and a committed participant in the disability confident scheme. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.
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