Child Law Solicitor

Legal
Midlothian
October 28, 2025
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

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.

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