HMRC Lawyer

Service care solutions are recruiting an experienced HMRC Lawyer to join the HMRC Division within the Office of the Advocate General (OAG) – a rare opportunity to work on complex and high-profile litigation on behalf of HMRC in Scottish courts and tribunals.

The Role You’ll be part of a 9-person legal team. 

• Representation of HMRC in courts and tribunals across Scotland – including the First-tier Tribunal, Upper Tribunal, Sheriff Court, Court of Session, and Supreme Court.
• Advising HMRC on Scots law matters such as judicial remedies, court procedure, insolvency, and commercial law.
• Handling litigation relating to VAT, excise duties, and national minimum wage enforcement.

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Proven litigation experience, preferably in civil or administrative law.
• Advocate or Solicitor admitted in Scotland and holding a valid practising certificate issued by the Law Society of Scotland.
• Ability to deliver robust legal analysis from multiple data and legal sources.
• Strong advocacy skills or a desire to build them – particularly in Scottish courts or tribunals.
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Strong ability to manage a varied caseload under pressure and to tight deadlines 

What’s on Offer:

• High-impact, high-profile litigation work with national significance.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Opportunity to work closely with standing junior and senior counsel.

Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid/Flexible Working)
Hours: 5 days per week / 35 hours – Flexible working arrangements available
Rate: C1 – £311.39 LTD / £264.36 PAYE (inc holiday) Annual Equivalent Salary: £59,348
Contract: 12 months with possible extension 

Apply Now If you’re a qualified solicitor or advocate with litigation experience please submit your CV to Beth Simpson via email: beth.simpson@servicecare.org.uk or call 01312642230for more information. We do also have a referral bonus of up to £250 so please pass on this information, if you know someone else looking for work.