Service Care Solutions are working with the Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry looking for a number of Legal Assistant to support throughout. This is a unique opportunity to support a large scale and, high-profile statutory Public Inquiry investigating Scotland's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This role requires excellent attention to detail, due to the high volumes of documents which require rigorous legal analysis; strong interpersonal skills as you will be working closely with all members of the Inquiry; and flexibility and adaptability, working as part of a small project team, you will be expected to embrace and adapt to change as the project develops.

Contract to last until 31st March 2025. With a LTD day rate of £163.66 increasing to £165.34 from January.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with a team of solicitors and Counsel to engage in a project to consider and analyse voluminous and complex evidence for use by the legal and Counsel team in their investigations.
• Carrying out other tasks required by the inquiry, including providing cover for the wider team of paralegals.
• Attending and participating in regular project planning meetings to discuss the project, as required.

Essential Criteria

• Ability to carry out tasks independently with minimum oversight, remaining calm under pressure.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately and in line with legal requirements and the ability to prioritise, organise, manage, store and retrieve information effectively
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and research skills and experience of using these in a legal context.

Desirable Skills

• Good knowledge of Scots Law, the role would suit those with an LLB or in their final year of a Law degree. Alternatively the role may suit those with paralegal experience.

Advert closing 21st November 2025.

If you are a Scottish qualified would like to apply for the Legal Assistant vacacny, please submit your CV to Beth Kirby via email, beth.kirby@servicecare.org.uk, or via phone at 01772208969 . we also offer a referral bonus of up to £250 if you know someone looking for work.. Please pass on this information!

Service Care Solutions are pleased to present an exciting opportunity working in partnership with our established client; a start-up specialist ADHD provider to recruit an experienced ADHD Prescriber for a Temporary (On-going) opportunity. The successful candidate will work as an Independent Prescriber, supporting with ADHD Assessment and Treatment. This is a home-based / remote working opportunity.

Our client are a private healthcare provider specialising in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of ADHD, supporting Adults throughout the UK.

Job Purpose: ADHD Pharmacist Prescriber

Pay: £35.00-£50.00 LTD p/h (Dependant on Experience)

Bonus: £250 Welcome Bonus, paid via Service Care Solutions

Location: Remote Working

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, Flexible Hours

Requirements

• Qualified Independent Prescriber
• Pharmacist Qualification
• GPhC Registration

Benefits

• Frequent Payroll - every 2 Weeks, direct from End Client
• £250 Training Allowance
• Excellent Pay Rates
• Exceptional Referral Bonuses
• Specialists mental health consultants offering single point of contact
• Frequent notifications for upcoming opportunities via text and email
• Nationwide provider of mental health staff to over 40 different NHS trusts offering mental health services and over 200 local authorities.
• FREE DBS Disclosures provided via fast track online services
  
  

Are you happy with your current agency? At SCS, we believe in rewarding your loyalty and hard-work!

• £150 Agency Switch Bonus - If you're unhappy with your current agency or simply fancy a change, Service Care Solutions will give you £150 for bringing your current contract to us.

• £250 Welcome Bonus - We are offering a Welcome Bonus of £250, paid after completion of 150 hours in your new placement.

• Refer a Friend (Earn up to £750 per Referral) - Simply refer your friend. If they get the role, we'll give you up to £750 per Referral.

Service Care Solutions are working with the Scottish Government, to find an Interim Solicitor to support a hard working team.This is a temporary contract position for a Solicitor is available and experience in the Benefits and Operations Branch/Social Security Futures of this company's Social Security Legal Services Unit. The successful candidate will provide legal advice to Social Security Scotland and Social Security Policy Division on the development of new and evolving policies in connection with devolved benefits.

This vacancy is available on a temporary contract basis of 6-7 month with possible extension. Also a competitive LTD day rate between: £294 - £350. from start date.The position is based in Edinburgh and is offered on a hybrid working basis, working between home and the office.Contract

Responsibilities

• Advise on and draft secondary legislation in relation to benefits delivered under the Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018
• Provide legal advice to Social Security Scotland and Social Security Policy Division on cross-cutting operational policy matters
• Provide legal advice to Social Security Scotland's Decision Support Team on casework at first determination and re-determination stages
• Work flexibly across the Unit, with a particular focus on providing legal advice to support policy development and drafting legislation
• Provide input to Appeals Branch colleagues as required

Qualifications and Experience

• Advocate or solicitor admitted in Scotland
• A knowledge of law as it affects government in Scotland
• The ability to manage information and interpret data to make sound decisions and provide clear and high-quality legal advice
• Strong interpersonal skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills
• The ability to organise and manage own workload flexibly to manage risk and respond to competing priorities effectively
• Experience of legal drafting

Benefits!

• Competitive day rate
• Hybrid working
• working with Scottish Government

Closing date will be Wednesday 13th November 2024.

Application Process
If you are a Scottish qualified Solicitor and would like to apply for this position, please submit your CV Beth Kirby via email, beth.kirby@servicecare.org.uk, or via phone at 01772208969 . we also offer a referral bonus of up to £250 if you know someone looking for work.. Please pass on this information!

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.

Closing date: 1st November 2024

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 current Practising Solicitor in Scotland
• A motivated Solicitor eager to tackle complex legal challenges in a supportive environment.
• Your skills and preferences will guide your responsibilities within the branch, aligned with Ministerial priorities.
• 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.

If you are a motivated individual looking to develop your career in public law, we would love to hear from you! Send your CV to beth.kirby@servicecare.org.uk, or call via phone at 01772208969. We also offer a referral bonus of up to £250 if you know someone looking for work.. Please pass on this information!

Service Care Solutions are working with a reputable law firm, we are looking for an experienced Commercial Contracts Solicitor to join a growing team in Glasgow or Edinburgh. This is an exciting opportunity for lawyers with a strong background in commercial contracts, including those with in-house experience to take on a new role within a Strategic Secondment Unit.

The role offers the chance to work within a recently-created team, who will be seconded regularly and on a strategic basis to key clients. The right candidate will be able to develop strong commercial and client facing skills, work on new service delivery models and gain a significant commercial perspective.

Key Details:

• Location: Glasgow or Edinburgh
• Experience: 2 to 5 years' PQE

Role Overview:

• Join a newly-established team focused on delivering strategic support to key clients.
• Develop robust commercial and client-facing skills.
• Engage in innovative service delivery models and gain valuable commercial insights.
• Experienced Solicitor with Commercial Contracts background taking on a caseload from the start.

What they Offer:

• Collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Regular secondments to key clients for hands-on experience.
• Hybrid working

If you are ready to advance your career and make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply! Send your CV to beth.kirby@servicecare.org.uk, or call via phone at 01772208969. We also offer a referral bonus of up to £250 if you know someone looking for work.. Please pass on this information!

Service Care Solutions are working with the Scottish Government to find a Assistant Solicitor to support within the Covid19 Inquiry. The Assistant Solicitors will play important roles, working as part of the Inquiry legal team to investigate the evidence and identify witnesses, as well as supporting the management of hearings and production of the interim and final report. The Inquiry legal team will work flexibly and constructively with the Secretariat to ensure the efficient delivery of outcomes and support the Chair.

This is a 8 month Contract and would be a annual salary from: £57,141 this equates to a £294.21 LTD day rate, may have some flexibility. Closing date on these roles will be Friday 18th at 12 O'clock.

Main Duties

• Assisting the Solicitor with contributing to the set-up of the Inquiry.
• Assisting the Solicitor and Chair in drafting the Inquiry's protocols and key documents.
• Provision of general legal advice to the Chair and the Inquiry team with particular regard to the application of the Inquiries Act 2005 and the Inquiries (Scotland) Rules 2007, and data handling.
• Identifying and recovering evidence.
• Reading into any recovered evidence and, as part of that, identifying further lines of inquiry and witnesses.
• Taking statements from witnesses and/or you may be managing statement takers.
• Liaison with the solicitors representing any core participants including instructing and liaising with Counsel.

Essential Criteria

1. Excellent attention to detail in the provision of clear, fit for purpose, high quality legal advice to agreed deadlines.
2. Ability to work successfully as part of a legal team.
3. Candidates must be a solicitor admitted in Scotland or in another UK jurisdiction with an intention to complete the Qualified Lawyers Assessment and hold a current Practising Certificate.

Benefits:

• Insight into a Scottish Inquiry
• Working alongside well established Solicitors and Legal Council
• Hybrid working

Please submit your CV to beth.kirby@servicecare.org.uk, or call via phone at 01772208969. We also offer a referral bonus of up to £250 if you know someone looking for work.. Please pass on this information!

This is a unique opportunity to support from the outset, a high-profile statutory Public Inquiry investigating Scotland's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This role will work as part of the Inquiry legal team to flexibly and constructively ensure the efficient delivery of outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a flexible and adaptable approach to work. You will directly support the Solicitor to the Inquiry and a team of assistant solicitors as well as assisting Counsel and working directly with the Counsel on their respective portfolios on investigative work streams.

This is a 8 month Contract and would be a annual salary of: £36,585 this equates to a £186.83 LTD day rate, may have some flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting solicitors and Counsel with consideration of evidence and preparing reports and documents for use by the solicitor and Counsel team,
• Working with solicitors to take witness evidence
• Application and operation of core participant documentation
• Liaising with secretariat on operation of core participant applications, including updating guidance and dealing with correspondence
• Liaising with and supporting Counsel on investigations
• Carrying out other tasks required by the inquiry, including providing cover for the wider team of paralegals

Essential Criteria

• Ability to carry out tasks independently with minimum oversight, remaining calm under pressure
• LLB/LLM in Scots Law and worked within a Scottish Law firm
• Ability to foresee risk and assist with strategic planning
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent analytical and research skills

Please submit your CV to beth.kirby@servicecare.org.uk, or call via phone at 01772208969. We also offer a referral bonus of up to £250 if you know someone looking for work.. Please pass on this information!

What You'll Do:

• Caseload Management: Collaborate with a team on a mix of pre-litigation and litigation cases.
• Court Work: Gain hands-on experience in ASPIC and the Court of Session.
• Team Support: Train and mentor junior team members.
• Investigations & Statements: Conduct liability investigations and gather witness statements.
• Medical Expert Coordination: Liaise with and instruct medical experts.
• Court Appearances: Consult with Counsel and represent clients in court.

What They Offer:

• Competitive salary reflective of experience.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• Hybrid working options for a better work-life balance.
• Flexible working hours with core time flexibility.
• Flexi-time opportunities to manage workloads and personal commitments.
• Ongoing training and development initiatives.
• Engaging social and charitable experiences.

Who We're Looking For:

• A minimum of 2 years PQE is essentiall.
• Experience in a varied personal injury background is crucial.
• Desirable: Familiarity with data breach claims and breach of contract disputes.
• Ability to commute to either our Glasgow or Edinburgh office (Edinburgh candidates must be willing to travel to Glasgow for team meetings).

If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are eager to make a significant impact in the legal field, we want to hear from you! Please submit your CV to beth.kirby@servicecare.org.uk, or call via phone at 01772208969. We also offer a referral bonus of up to £250 if you know someone looking for work.. Please pass on this information!

We are looking for a talented and motivated Associate to join reputable organisation who work globally, this vacancy will be based in either Glasgow or Edinburgh offices. You would be within the Antitrust, Competition, and Trade team. This role will focus primarily on public procurement and subsidy control matters, both non-contentious and contentious. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing team, particularly following recent legislative reforms in public procurement and the UK's new subsidy control regime post-Brexit.

• Advise on public procurement and subsidy control matters.
• Handle both non-contentious and contentious cases in these areas.
• Provide strategic and practical advice to clients on regulatory matters.
• Work on a variety of projects, including mainstream antitrust compliance, investigations, merger control, and regulation.

• 0-5 years PQE with experience or training in public procurement.
• Willingness to develop expertise in subsidy control under the UK's post-Brexit regime.
• Experience or interest in competition law and a desire for a balanced practice across antitrust, merger control, and trade work.
• Strong communication and drafting skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts succinctly.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to offer strategic advice to clients.

If you are passionate about public procurement, subsidy control, and competition law, and you have the drive to make an impact, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV to beth.kirby@servicecare.org.uk, or call via phone at 01772208969. We also offer a referral bonus of up to £250 if you know someone looking for work.. Please pass on this information!

Our Client based in Edinburgh are currently recruiting for an Architect to join their team as soon as possible.

This is a full time, permanent role based in their Dublin office which offers £45,000 per year.

The purpose of the role is to ensure project design development and implementation are in accordance with practice design standards and including the co-ordination and integration of all internal or external consultant design or relevant information input.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out the detail design within the framework of the project objectives including drafting and CAD work for the project.
• Prepare and maintain project drawings in compliance with QA and Safety management Systems.

• Ensure the adequate integration of technical information and statutory requirements into design and production drawings.
• Prepare drawings for planning, tender or construction purposes.
• Prepare reports and documentation.
• Administer project related information in line with standards and procedures of the Practice.
• Co-ordinate and liaise with internal and external parties.
• Attend key meetings.
• Keep Project Associate regularly updated on progress of work and/or anticipated problems.
• Ensure that the resources schedule and fee draw- down are in line with agreed fee arrangement. Identify resource gaps and solutions to best remedy those gaps.
• Chair project meetings and ensure that everybody in the team is aware of roles responsibilities and reporting lines and scope of work involved.
• Ensure dialogue with team members.
• Ensure that personal training needs are met.
• Promote team goals and ensure efficiency and effectiveness of team.

Requirements:

• Understanding of CAD/BIM and implications on project management
• Excellent design communication skills - written and verbal
• Technical ability to specify and select products
• Ability to produce coherent and well resolved architectural designs
• Sound knowledge of building technologies regulations and planning applications
• Knowledge of technical standards regulatory frameworks and health & safety requirements
• Site experience
• 3+ years of experience as a qualified architect (RIAI/RIBA/RIAS or equivalent).

If interested or have any questions, please feel free to get in touch on 01772 208967 or via email at james.glover@servicecare.org.uk

Banking and Finance Lawyer

About the Role

This reputable law firm is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Banking and Finance Lawyer to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering results, effective matter management, developing business and transactions . As a Banking and Finance Lawyer, you will be expected to contribute to, support and enhance this company's unique proposition in a manner consistent with the firm's core principles, strategy and values.

Join a firm where your professional development is key, they offer an environment where you can flourish and make an impact on taking your position to the next level.

Requirements

• Relevant experience working on banking and financial transactions
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills are essential
• Able to manage a complex and varied workload effectively
• Must be a SRA or Law Society of Scotland registered lawyer

Benefits

• Salary competitive
• Holidays
• Pension
• Personal and professional development
• Flexi working
• Parental leave
• Private medical insurance

Apply Now

If you are a highly motivated and experienced Banking and Finance Lawyer who meets the requirements of this role, please submit your CV beth.kirby@servicecare.org.uk, or via phone at 01772208969 . we also offer a referral bonus of up to £250 if you know someone looking for work.. Please pass on this information!

Job Title: Lawyer (Civil)

Overview

A Scottish Government Department is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lawyer to join their team. As a Lawyer, you will have the opportunity to work on a range of interesting projects including Bills, primary and secondary legislation, and advisory work. You will be responsible for advising teams in the Scottish Government and National Records of Scotland (NRS) on a range of civil law matters. This includes advising on family law, contract law, damages, trusts, succession, prescription and limitation, and other private law issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide focused and practical legal advice to the Scottish Government and NRS
• Advise the Third Sector Unit on charity law
• Advise NRS on registration of births, marriages, civil partnerships, and deaths, on the census, and on public records
• Work on general civil and family law, with a focus on family law and NRS work
• Work on other Bill and SSI work in the wider Division
• Organise your own workload in a flexible way to manage risk and respond to competing priorities

Requirements

• A sound understanding of public and administrative law in Scotland including confidence working with legislation
• Ability to manage information and interpret data to enable you to make sound decisions and provide clear and high-quality legal advice
• Strong interpersonal skills, an ability to build collaborative working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, and to communicate complex issues effectively

Role:

• Contract length: initial 6 months with possibility of extending for an additional period of up to 6 months

Benefits

• An opportunity to work on a range of interesting projects
• An experienced and supportive team
• The chance to gain experience in working with the Scotland Act, the reserved/devolved interface, general public law, EU and retained EU law and ECHR, and briefing the Scottish Law Officers
• Potential for extension up to 6 months
• flexible day rate

How to Apply

If you are a highly skilled and motivated Lawyer with a sound understanding of public and administrative law in Scotland.. please submit your CV beth.kirby@servicecare.org.uk, or via phone at 01772208969 . we also offer a referral bonus of up to £250 if you know someone looking for work.. Please pass on this information!

SGLD- Litigation Solicitor

Job Description

The Litigation team in the Scottish Government Legal Directorate is looking for a C1 to join their team as a Litigation Solicitor. The successful candidate will be working on a suite of civil court cases arising from the prosecution of individuals. These cases are high profile and important in terms of their potential impact on the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS).

Key Responsibilities

• Working with junior and senior counsel and providing them with instructions to ensure they have correct information and proper understanding of the COPFS position.
• Analysing significant amounts of information to determine what is relevant.
• Working closely with law accountants to resolve all outstanding civil expenses claims between the parties.
• Advising on communication and handling issues.
• Assisting with a range of document management work streams including the completion of time lines, decision logs and case summaries for each action.
• Assisting COPFS with all matters arising in respect of the actions as required.

Essential Criteria

• Litigation experience, or a willingness to learn and develop such skills.
• Ability to manage information and interpret data to enable you to make sound decisions and provide clear and competent legal advice for government.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to build strong, collaborative working relationships with senior colleagues and stakeholders and convey complex issues clearly and concisely.
• Ability to organise and manage your own workload in a flexible way to respond to competing priorities effectively.

Requirements

• 12 months (possible of 3 month extension) of experience in litigation or a willingness to learn.
• Ability to travel to the Crown Office and the Court of Session in Edinburgh as required to meet the needs of the client/ court.

Apply Now- Quick Turn around.. Friday 12th July.

If you are interested in this role and meet the requirements, please submit your application now. Please submit your CV to Beth Kirby via email, beth.kirby@servicecare.org.uk, or via phone at 01772208969 . we also offer a referral bonus of up to £250 if you know someone looking for work.. Please pass on this information!

Commercial Property Solicitor

Job Description

This independent legal 500 firm is looking for a Commercial Property Solicitor to join their team in Edinburgh. The ideal candidate will have at least 2-3 years PQE and experience in commercial real estate. You will be working on a range of commercial property matters and will be supported by a team of 15 with a mixture of Solicitors and paralegals with great knowledge and support. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their career and become a long-term member of the team.

Responsibilities

• Working on a range of commercial property matters
• Providing legal advice to clients
• Drafting and negotiating contracts
• Managing your own caseload
• Working collaboratively with the wider team

Requirements

• 2-3 years PQE in commercial real estate
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage own workload

Salary and Benefits

• Salary around £50-52k, negotiable depending on experience
• Opportunity for long-term career development
• Supportive team environment
• Flexible working options available
• Additional benefits package

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Commercial Property Solicitor role, please submit your CV to Beth Kirby via email, beth.kirby@servicecare.org.uk, or via phone at 01772208969 . we also offer a referral bonus of up to £250 if you know someone looking for work.. Please pass on this information!

Service Care Legal are currently working with the Scottish Government Legal Directorate to help source an experienced Solicitor for their Litigation Division. This role will be within then Mental Health and Protection of Vulnerable Groups Branch.

ROLE: Litigation Solicitor

LOCATION: Edinburgh - hybrid working

RATE: £294 to £308 per day umbrella

CONTRACT LENGTH: 12 months

The Role

• Provide advice and representation to Disclosure Scotland in connection with summary applications under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.
• Support Scottish Ministers in connection with restricted patient tribunals before the Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland under Part 10 of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003.
• Provide advice and representation to both client groups in connection with legal challenges to statutory frameworks by way of Judicial Review.

The Person

• A qualified solicitor in Scotland.
• Have a good understanding of public law litigation or a willingness to learn and to develop necessary skills.
• Have the ability to manage information and interpret data to enable you to make sound decisions and provide clear and competent legal advice and representation.
• Previous experience of litigation, including appearance in Courts/Tribunals, is desirable although not essential so long as you show a willingness to learn and to develop necessary skills.

Benefits

• Hybrid working.
• Weekly pay.
• The opportunity to work within a key public sector organisation amongst highly regarded legal professionals.

If this Litigation Solicitor role sounds like an opportunity that is right for you or someone you know, then don't hesitate to get in touch with Hugh Barnes via email, Hugh.Barnes@servicecare.org.uk, or via phone at 01772208969 .

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.