The Role

What you will do

You will have a key role in helping ensure we manage legal risk effectively, get things right through effective governance frameworks and practice, proactively keep our legislation under review as a statutory body and act in accordance with the law.

What you will need to be successful

• You are a qualified solicitor and holder of (or are entitled to hold) a full and unrestricted Law Society of Scotland practising certificate.
• You have an Honours degree and PG Diploma in Legal Practice or equivalent (SCQF level 11).
• You have role qualifying experience as a solicitor in a relevant sector and evidence of effective legal decision making and advice.
• You are an excellent communicator and have experience in building and maintaining effective working partnerships with external and external users and partners.
• You have high quality written, analytical, influencing and advocacy skills.

We don’t expect perfection. If you don’t meet 100% of the requirements but you share our values and you believe you have the potential to be successful in the role we encourage you to still apply.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where people can bring their whole selves to work. We want to hire the best person for the role, irrespective of their background. We use a recruitment platform which aims to reduce any unconscious bias.

Working Hours / Pattern

We see this role being based on full time working hours of 35 hours per week, however we would still like to hear from you if you are interested in the role but have alternative needs in relation to working hours or pattern.

Application and Selection Process

• Apply via the URL provided by the closing date of 9.00am on Monday 1 May 2023.
• Invites to interview issued by Friday 5 May 2023.
• Interviews will take place on Thursday 11 May 2023. We advise you to hold this date in your diary.

If you have a medical condition or other individual need which you believe may affect our interview / assessment arrangements, or your ability to be at your best please, let us know so we can discuss how we can support you and make any adjustments that may be required.