Covid-19 Solicitor

Posted yesterday by Service Care Solutions

Location:
Edinburgh
Salary/Rate:
£62,111/annum hybrid working, supportive environment, public sector
Service Care Soltuions are supporting the Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry who are looking for a qualified solicitor or advocate with a passion for supporting impactful legal work. We are seeking a dedicated Covid-19 Solicitor to join a high-profile public inquiry team based in Edinburgh. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to Scotland’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, working on a key legal project that aims to establish facts and learn lessons from the strategic handling of the pandemic in Scotland. If you are looking to make a difference while developing your legal expertise, this Covid-19 Solicitor role could be perfect for you

Key Responsibilities:
  • Providing legal advice to the Chair and Inquiry teams
  • Identifying, recovering, and analysing documentary evidence
  • Developing lines of inquiry and identifying relevant witnesses
  • Taking witness statements and supporting evidence gathering
  • Managing disclosure and redaction exercises
  • Liaising with Counsel and external legal representatives

We're looking for candidates with:
  • Qualification as a solicitor or advocate in Scottish Law
  • Strong legal analysis and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Flexibility, adaptability, and a collaborative approach

Benefits of the Covid-19 Solicitor Role

  • The opportunity to work on a nationally significant Inquiry
  • Exposure to complex public law and inquiry work
  • Professional development within a supportive legal team
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Salary: Grade C1 (£62111 per annum)
Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid – 2 days in office)
Contract: 12 month possible extension 23 months 
Ltd Day Rate: £326.04 - PAye: (INC) £276.66 

Role closes: Friday 12th June - 9 AM 

Apply now to be part of this important work. or for more info: Contact - t:  (phone number removed)
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Type:
Contract
Start Date:
01/06/2026
Contract Length:
12 months
Job Reference:
BH-166031
Job ID:
225191339
Applications:
Less than 10

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