Summary: The Scottish Government is seeking a highly skilled Family Solicitor to join the CERID team for a 6-month contract. The role involves providing expert legal advice and drafting legislation on critical issues affecting children and young people, including historical child abuse redress and youth justice. The position requires collaboration with stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive understanding of public and administrative law in Scotland. This opportunity allows for significant contributions to policies that advocate for children's rights and well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive legal advice relating to policies impacting children and young people.
• Draft legislation pertaining to redress for historical child abuse in care, looked after children, and youth justice.
• Support the implementation of The Promise, an Independent Review of the Scottish care system.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure a sound understanding of public and administrative law in Scotland.
• Communicate complex legal issues clearly and effectively to both colleagues and stakeholders.

Key Skills:

• A thorough understanding of public and administrative law in Scotland.
• Currently a Practising Solicitor, registered with the Law Society of Scotland.
• Strong ability to manage and interpret data to support decision-making processes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build collaborative relationships.
• An organized approach to workload management, adapting to varied priorities as needed.

Salary (Rate): £360

City: Edinburgh

Country: Scotland

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Legal