Job Description
Jobster Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Legal Specialist - Studentjob.co.uk
Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organization in Scotland’s central belt, is currently looking to recruit a Legal Specialist until the 31st of March 2026 on a rate of c.£500/day (Inside IR35). This role is flexible; the Corporate Legal team works principally from home, with occasional meetings in an office in the central belt of Scotland.
Responsibilities
Use advanced legal knowledge, including of various environmental regimes, and the organisation’s strategic objectives to provide specialised legal advice and support to staff on specific areas of the law as it relates to and impacts on the organisation.
Provide legal advice on complex matters to support the organisation on the development of new corporate legislation or policy relating to specific areas of law, or proposed changes to existing corporate legislation or policy.
Provide specialised legal advice to the organisation on implementation of new corporate legislation.
Provide specialist legal advice in various area of civil and corporate law.
Essential Skills
Scottish Qualified Solicitor with current practising certificate
LLB Degree and Diploma in legal Practice or equivalent
Specialist knowledge and skills in the interpretation and application of legislation.
Negotiation, influencing and persuasion skills
Creativity in developing innovative, problem solving solutions
Written communication — ability to demonstrate excellent and concise communication in complex and sensitive written documents.
Oral communication — ability to explain legal requirements to non-legal staff.
Advocacy skills
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Job Details
Posted Date:
January 9, 2026
Job Type:
Legal
Location:
United Kingdom
Company:
Jobster
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