Solicitor

Service Care Solutions is currently recruiting an Assistant Solicitor to join the legal team supporting the Sheku Bayoh Public Inquiry. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a high-profile public inquiry within a collaborative and specialist legal environment. The successful candidate will form part of a close-knit inquiry legal team, working directly to support the Inquiry Chair, Solicitor, and Deputy Solicitors. The role will involve contributing to the final stages of the inquiry, including preparation for publication of the final report.

Contract Length: 6–12 months
Start Date: ASAP (notice periods considered / BPSS completed)
Location: Victoria Quay, Edinburgh
Salary: Negotiable (PC/Levy fee can be covered if applicable)
Pay: Weekly

Key Responsibilities

• Analysis and review of large volumes of evidence
• Providing legal advice and day-to-day support to the Chair and senior legal team
• Liaising with solicitors for core participants
• Supporting archiving of inquiry evidence, including Freedom of Information and Data Protection assessments
• Assisting with closing submissions, warning letters, and publication of the inquiry report

Essential Skills and Experience

• Experience working with high volumes of evidence and producing clear, detailed legal analysis
• Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail
• Flexible approach with willingness to support across all aspects of the inquiry
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Adobe, Excel, including spreadsheet and tracker management

Desirable Experience

• Previous public inquiry experience
• Court experience
• Experience dealing with data protection matters

Requirements

• Scottish Practising Certificate (essential)

Please note: Applications will not be considered from individuals who have previously worked for the Crown Office, PIRC, Police Scotland, or any of the inquiry’s Core Participant legal teams.

Attendance & Working Hours

• Office-based at Victoria Quay, Edinburgh
• Core hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00 (1-hour break)
• Minimum office attendance: once per week (Tuesdays)

Please contact me on: 01312642230 or by sending your CV to beth.simpson@servicecare.org.uk We also welcome referrals for this position if they are new to SCS, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250