HMRC Lawyer in Edinburgh

Job description

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 in courts and tribunals across Scotland – including the First-tier Tribunal, Upper Tribunal, Sheriff Court, Court of Session, and Supreme Court.
• Advising 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

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Edinburgh

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

06-09-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English