Solicitor
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Looking for an exciting opportunity to develop your legal skills and work on a high-profile public inquiry? Look no further than this role as an Assistant Solicitor for the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry.
As an Assistant Solicitor, you will play a key role in supporting the Inquiry's legal team. You will be responsible for preparing working papers on lines of enquiry, working with other members of the Inquiry team and legal representatives of core participants to prepare witness statements, and liaising with Counsel on the progress of lines of enquiry and witness statements.
You will also be responsible for supporting Counsel and others at oral hearings, drafting and ensuring compliance with the Inquiry's procedure/protocol documents, and providing legal advice to the Chair and the Inquiry team.
To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate attention to detail, flexibility, and resilience. You should have experience delivering demanding and/or complex legal projects in at least one of the following areas: commercial/contractual, legislative, litigation, or another relevant field.
This role offers a great opportunity to develop your skills and gain valuable insight into complex capital health projects. You will work with a high-profile team and have the chance to make a real impact on the health and wellbeing of the people of Scotland.
The successful candidate will be based in central Edinburgh, with occasional travel to Glasgow. While adopting a hybrid working approach, the post holder is expected to be in the office at least three days a week.
If you are a motivated and skilled legal professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role, apply now to join the team at the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry.
Hybrid working!