Legal Advisor for Litigation and Data Protection

3 weeks ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom NHS National Services Scotland Full time

About the Role:

The Central Legal Office is seeking a Solicitor to join our Litigation Department and contribute to delivering a comprehensive litigation service to the NHS in Scotland.

This exciting opportunity will allow you to work in a team that provides legal services to the NHS and wider public sector.

As a Solicitor in this role, you will spend 50% of your working time as a Data Protection advisor/lead and 50% as a litigation lawyer, providing a diverse and interesting workload.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide legal advice on litigation matters to the NHS in Scotland.
  • Work closely with the Data Protection team to ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
  • Contribute to the development of policies and procedures related to litigation and data protection.

Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Qualifications as a Solicitor with some post-qualifying experience.
  • Experience in data protection work, as this will be a key aspect of the role.

About the Organisation:

National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS Board operating at the heart of NHSScotland, providing invaluable support and advice at a strategic and operational level.

NSS supports customers to deliver their services more efficiently and effectively, offering shared services on a national scale using best-in-class systems and standards.



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