Scottish Women’s Rights Centre (Glasgow) – Part-time solicitor (Maternity cover)

The SWRC is an inclusive, unique and collaborative project which aims to improve outcomes for women in Scotland who have suffered gender-based violence, bringing together the expertise of Rape Crisis Scotland, the University of Strathclyde Law Clinic, and our experienced team of human rights lawyers at JustRight Scotland.  

If successful, you will provide advice and information to women affected by gender-based violence throughout Scotland. The focus of the role will be on providing legal advice through outreach helplines and surgeries, however, this may include managing some casework tasks and activities. 

This role is suitable for both newly qualified Solicitors and those with post-qualifying experience.   

This role is only available to women. This is a Genuine Occupational Requirement as provided for by Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. More details are available here.

Working hours: Part time (7-14 hours per week) or 0.2 – 0.4 FTE 

Leave: 38.5 days per annum, pro rata (inclusive of public holidays and flexible working) 

Salary: £35,211 – £38.945 FTE (Band 3) – subject to annual pay review from April 1st, 2025 

Benefits:                                                       8% employer pension contribution              

                                                                     38.5 days annual leave (FTE)

                                                                     Flexitime and flexible working                               

                                                                     Remote and hybrid working 

                                                                     Peer support programme   

                                                                     Access to funded counselling service    

                                                                     Personal training and development budget  

  

Location: Central Glasgow office with home-based working where feasible.   Some travel around Scotland required.   

To apply, please complete the application form  – available in both formats: [PDF version here] and [Word version here] – along with the Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form.
Please note that completing the Equality & Diversity form is voluntary and not required as part of the application process. Email completed applications to: recruitment@justrightscotland.org.uk with the header PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL.

The closing date for applications is 5pm, Monday 7th July 2025.

All applicants will be notified whether they have been selected for an interview as soon as possible after the closing date. Interviews will take place during the week commencing 21st  July 2025. These will be held in person unless you require a different arrangement. If shortlisted for interview, you will be asked to prepare a presentation in advance.  

If you require to receive this information in a different format, or have any other questions about applying, please contact Natalia on 0141 406 5350.