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SALARY/GRADE
£77,460 – £89,402 (GRADE C2) – *there will be a further increase on 1 April 2026* STAFF WILL BE APPOINTED ON POINT 1 OF THE SCALE - £77,460
STATUS
Permanent
HOURS OF WORK
35 hours per week
LOCATION
Hamilton – Currently working to a hybrid model of office and home working
CLOSE DATE
24th February 2026
The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner is currently seeking to recruit a Head of Legal Services to join her team who are based in Hamilton.
The PIRC was established in 2013 and is responsible for carrying out independent investigations into incidents involving the police and independently reviewing the way the police handle complaints from the public.
Our aim is to secure public confidence in policing in Scotland by supporting continuous improvement and promoting positive change.
As Head of Legal Services, you will provide advice and guidance to the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner and PIRC’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to ensure the effective delivery of all professional legal matters. As a member of the SLT reporting directly to the Commissioner, you will provide strong leadership and effective direction of the functions exercised by PIRC. You will line manage PIRC’s Principal Solicitor.
The PIRC offers excellent career prospects, competitive pension and benefits and operates flexible working arrangements.
The successful candidate must undergo Non Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) Level 3 and Security Clearance (SC) prior to appointment. Please see here to ensure you are aware of the requirements prior to submitting an application.
The PIRC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to promoting a diverse workforce, with an emphasis on the PIRC Values of integrity, impartiality and respect. We therefore encourage and would welcome applications from all members of the community. We are committed to the Disability Confident Initiative and offer a guaranteed interview to any applicant who meets all of the selection criteria required for the post and considers themselves to be disabled.
Further information regarding our application process and our candidate information pack and application form can be found on our website here.
You can also contact our HR team for further information on this at jobs@pirc.gov.scot. If you would like further information on the duties of the role please contact sharon.clelland@pirc.gov.scot
