Trainee Solicitor - Scotland, United Kingdom - NHS National Services Scotland

Description

Trainee Solicitor

Two year Legal Traineeship
Law Society of Scotland recommended rate paid (AfC band 3)
Traineeship X2 posts, Fixed Term: September 2025
Practice Areas: Litigation, Employment Law, Commercial Property, and Commercial Contracts

About the Organisation:
National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS Board operating right 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 and we offer shared services on a national scale using best-in-class systems and standards. Our priority is always the same – to improve the health and well-being of the people of Scotland. We do this by working in partnership with colleagues across Health and Social Care to deliver fit for purpose solutions and systems, delivering high quality services that help our stakeholders to free up resources so they can be re-invested into essential services.

The Post:
The Central Legal Office (CLO) provides NHSScotland with legal advice and assistance in every area of law relevant to the health service. We operate a team-based structure, with four Departments – Litigation, Employment, Commercial Contracts and Commercial Property. Each Department comprises experienced solicitors and support staff committed to delivering a responsive and cost-effective service to clients across the NHS. CLO offers the opportunity to work in a hybrid manner, but also has a base at Gyle Square in Edinburgh.

CLO is recruiting for two trainees to commence in September 2025. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to spend time in each of the four CLO legal practice areas. The PEAT 2 programme will be followed.

CLO is a fantastic place to work, offering a varied and interesting range of work.

The Candidate:
Successful candidates will have a degree in Scots Law at 2:1 level or equivalent, and a Diploma in Legal Practice by the time they start in post (if candidates have completed their degree at the time of application their grade should be specified in the application).