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    Financial Services Solicitor - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Service Care Solutions

    Service Care Solutions
    Service Care Solutions Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Advisory Lawyer Job Description The Office of the Advocate General, (a UK Government department comprising the UK Government's Scottish Legal Team based at Queen Elizabeth House, Edinburgh EH8 8FT) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join their Advisory and Legislation Division as an Advisory Lawyer.

    As an Advisory Lawyer, you will have the opportunity to provide legal advice to the UK Government on Scots Law and devolution, gain exposure to the workings of Whitehall, and understand how the UK and Scottish Governments interact to deliver legislation, policy, and public services in Scotland.

    Advising the Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland and a variety of other Whitehall Departments in relation to devolution and Scots law aspects of UK legislation throughout its preparation and Parliamentary progress.

    ~ Engaging with a variety of colleagues in Whitehall Departments whilst maintaining productive relations with colleagues in the Scottish Government Legal Directorate.

    ~ Providing advisory support to the UK Government (when required) in respect of litigation in the UK Supreme Court.

    A knowledge of law as it affects government in Scotland.

    Ability to manage information and interpret data to enable you to make sound decisions and provide clear and high-quality legal advice.

    Desirable Skills Experience or knowledge of the devolution settlement and/or human rights law.
    Contract Details This is a 12-month initial contract with the possibility to extend that period up to 23 months.
    The working hours are 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday.
    Office of the Advocate General currently operates a hybrid working model.

    All staff are expected to attend the office when business needs require and to spend at least 40% of their working time in the office (measured over a 4-week period).

    This role will also require occasional travel to London to attend training events and cover parliamentary debates on Scotland Act orders.

    If you know someone who may be interested in this post, please send over the advert as we offer a £250 referral bonus if a candidate is placed.

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