Solicitor

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.

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