Solicitor (3 Posts)
On 1 April 2026, NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) and NHS Education for Scotland (NES) became one national organisation, focused on continuity today and a stronger, more connected service for tomorrow.
About The Organisation
Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland) unites expertise from NES and NSS in a way that will allow us to accelerate national programmes to support the NHS to deliver better care, now and in the future. We support staff with education and training, provide the tools and data that improve services, and run vital national functions such as procurement, logistics and blood, tissue and cell services.
The Post
Central Legal Office (CLO) is part of PSD Scotland. CLO provides legal services to the NHS in Scotland and to the wider public sector.
This post is an exciting opportunity to join the Litigation Department, and work in a team that delivers a comprehensive litigation service to the NHS in Scotland.
- Manage civil claims litigation, including personal injury, clinical negligence claims and Fatal Accident Inquiry work.
The Candidate
You will have an interesting and diverse workload and enjoy all aspects of contentious and non-contentious legal work. You will be a team player and enjoy working in a supportive collegiate environment. The posts would be suitable either for a newly qualified solicitor, or those with some post-qualifying experience.
Candidate requirements:
- Unrestricted practising certificate from LSS.
- Disclosure Scotland check required. Candidates who have lived/worked overseas for more than 12 months in the preceding 5 years must provide a criminal record check from the appropriate overseas agency.
Location and Working Pattern
Gyle Square, Edinburgh.
Currently hybrid working – Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week.
It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK and have entitlement to work in the UK for the post in which you will be employed.
Benefits
- Pension scheme
- Comprehensive range of work‑life balance policies
- Occupational health services
- Learning resource centres
- Discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits
Inclusion
Public Services Delivery Scotland is an anchor institution and an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels welcomed. Flexible working creates an inclusive workplace and is supported through the Once for Scotland flexible working policies. Training, learning and development opportunities support our approaches to diversity, inclusion and mental health. A number of equality staff networks are in place which all staff are welcome to join.
As an accredited Disability Confident Leader, we offer a fully accessible and inclusive recruitment service that supports applicants on their candidate journey. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. If you need reasonable adjustments, please contact the Recruitment Team on NSS.wfrs@nhs.scot.
Further Information
For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Stephen Waclawski or Michael Stewart via email: stephen.waclawski@nhs.scot or michael.stewart5@nhs.scot. Closing date for completed applications is Monday 1st June 2026.
We are an equal opportunities employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.
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