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Child Law Solicitor

Edinburgh Permanent £50,000 - £54,000 per year View Job Description
An exciting opportunity for a Solicitor to join a dynamic legal team in Edinburgh, focused on promoting and safeguarding children's human rights. This permanent role offers a unique chance to use your litigation experience to deliver real-world impact in a rights-based organisation.
  • Lead strategic litigation on children's rights in Scotland
  • Join a purpose-driven legal team making systemic change

About Our Client

This is a high-impact, independent public body recognised for its courageous and values-driven advocacy on behalf of children and young people. Working at the forefront of legal reform and strategic litigation, the organisation has a multidisciplinary team and fosters a collaborative, inclusive, and ambitious culture. With a progressive working environment, generous benefits, and a deep commitment to human rights, this is a truly rewarding place to advance your legal career.

Job Description



  • Leading and managing investigations and strategic litigation on children's rights


  • Providing legal analysis, advice, and representation to support the organisation's statutory duties


  • Collaborating across teams and with external stakeholders to influence law, policy, and practice


  • Engaging directly with children and young people to ensure their voices shape legal work


  • Instructing counsel, preparing legal submissions, and contributing to high-profile public interest work



The Successful Applicant



  • A solicitor or equivalent with 5+ years' litigation experience in a fast-paced legal environment


  • Skilled in public and human rights law, ideally with experience in strategic or public interest litigation


  • Committed to rights-based, child-centred practice and ethical legal standards


  • Comfortable engaging with children and young people and working collaboratively across disciplines


  • Familiar with Scots law, human rights instruments, and UNCRC obligations (desirable)
  • Experience in Court of Session litigation with significant experience of conducting the Edinburgh Agency side



What's on Offer

This role offers more than just a job-it's a purpose-driven legal career. You'll enjoy:



  • A competitive salary of £54,116


  • 30 days annual leave plus 11.5 public holidays


  • Membership of the Civil Service Alpha pension scheme (28.97% employer contribution)


  • Flexible working options and hybrid policies


  • Wellbeing support, including healthy living allowances and counselling services


  • The chance to influence landmark legal developments in children's rights



If you're an experienced Solicitor, apply now or contact James Hitti for more information.

Contact
James Hitti
Quote job ref
JN-082025-6807083
Phone number
+441312430370

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Public Sector
Sector
Business Services
Location
Edinburgh
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
James Hitti
Consultant phone
+441312430370
Job reference
JN-082025-6807083