Solicitor

3 weeks ago


Edinburgh Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom Service Care Solutions Full time

Service care solutions are working with the Scottish Government Legal Directorate, who are looking for a Solicitor to join the Rural Affairs Division. Join a dedicated team at the heart of public law, focusing on vital private law issues, particularly leases.


This role offers a chance to deepen your expertise across a broad spectrum of public law, collaborating closely with policy colleagues.


This role has a starting day rate from: LTD: £294.21 (this is negotiable) the role is until Nov 2025 - 11 Month contract with possibility to extend by 4 weeks. Your working week will consist of 5 working days, 35hrs a week.



Key Responsibilities:

  • Work on Part 2 of the Land Reform Bill, focusing on small landholdings legislation.
  • Instruct on new pre-emptive rights to buy small landholdings.
  • Advise on community rights to buy, including evaluating applications and making recommendations to Ministers.
  • Contribute to the review of community right to buy legislation, informing future reforms expected to conclude in 2025.
  • Engage in high-profile Parliamentary work, balancing public interests with the rights of landlords and tenants.


Who We're Looking For:

  • A motivated Solicitor who is eager to tackle complex legal challenges in a supportive environment.
  • Someone with experience in Bills,legislation, property or litigation working on these skills with a supportive team and team leader.


Benefits:

  • 1 day a week Minimum in office (hybrid working)
  • Salary Starting from: £57,141 which is a LTD day rate: £294.21 (this is negotiable)
  • Working alongside supportive team and High profile case load.


Closing date: 1st November 2024


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