Director and Solicitor to the Advocate General for Scotland

Director and Solicitor to the Advocate General for Scotland - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK You need JavaScript enabled to use this service. Cookies on Civil Service Jobs We'd like to use analytics cookies so we can understand how you use Civil Service Jobs and make improvements. We also use essential cookies to remember if you’ve accepted analytics cookies. Your cookie preferences have been set You have chosen to accept analytics cookies. You will be asked for your preferences again in 90 days. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Your cookie preferences have been set You have chosen to reject analytics cookies. You will be asked for your preferences again in 90 days. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Skip to main content GOV.UK Civil Service Jobs Beta Your feedback will help us to improve. Home Sign in to your account Cymraeg Director and Solicitor to the Advocate General for Scotland Ministry of Justice Apply before 11:55 pm on Thursday 26th November 2026 Return to search results Apply at advertiser's site Details Reference number 487929 Salary £105,000 - £145,000 The salary for this role is set within the MoJ SCS PB2 range (£105,000 - £145,000). Existing Civil Servants will be appointed in line with the Civil Service pay rules in place on the date of their appointment. A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% GBP Job grade SCS Pay Band 2 Contract type Permanent Type of role Senior leadership Working pattern Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time Number of jobs available 1 Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location London (region), Scotland About the job Job summary This position can be based at any of the following locations: Dover House, London, SW1A 2AU. Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland, Edinburgh, EH8 8FT. Job description The role This role offers an exceptional opportunity to serve as the most senior official in the Office of the Advocate General, leading a dedicated, highly specialised, and compact department. This is a highly autonomous role with strategic influence across UK Government departments and Scotland, and direct partnership with UK Government Law Officers and Ministers. You will sit at the very heart of public law and government decision making. You will have unique opportunities to collaborate across UK Government departments and Scotland to influence, shape, and deliver on th