Job Overview
University of Glasgow, Glasgow
Solicitor at the SOLACE Project / Lecturer in Criminal Justice (LTS)
School of Law
Vacancy Ref: 196379
Salary: Grade 8, £50,253 - £58,225 per annum
The School of Law is seeking two enthusiastic and collaborative practising solicitors to contribute to the set-up and delivery of a new Independent Legal Advice Pilot for survivors of sexual violence in Scotland (the SOLACE Project). The 3‑year pilot is an independent initiative led by the Emma Ritch Law Clinic within the Glasgow Open Justice Centre (GO Justice) in the School of Law. It will increase access to justice for complainers in sexual offences cases by providing independent legal advice to complainers in High Court Sexual Offences cases in Scotland. The post-holders will also provide innovative teaching and training to students, enabling the next generation of Scottish lawyers to gain critical legal skills and improved awareness of trauma‑informed legal practice.
Responsibilities
* Set‑up and delivery of the SOLACE Project pilot for survivors of sexual violence.
* Provide independent legal advice to complainers in High Court Sexual Offences cases in Scotland.
* Develop and deliver teaching and training to students in criminal justice.
* Lead service provision to complainers, ensuring the highest standards of service provision to complainers in sexual violence cases.
* Support the pilot under the oversight of Mr Eamon Keane and Professor Jacqueline Kinghan.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Detailed knowledge of law and procedure relating to sexual offences and general knowledge of the criminal justice system in Scotland.
* Commitment to a trauma‑informed approach to legal service delivery.
* Ability to work collaboratively and lead within a multi‑disciplinary team.
* Capacity to deliver high‑quality teaching and training to law students.
* Full‑time availability (35 hours per week) and willingness to undertake occasional travel within Scotland.
Benefits
* Full‑time employment (35 hours per week) with funding until 31 March 2029.
* Salary set at Grade 8, £50,253 – £58,225 per annum.
* Opportunity to work within a world‑ranked School of Law and contribute to a socially impactful initiative.
* Experience in leadership and teaching within a specialist legal clinic.
For more information and to apply online: https://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/lecturer-in-criminal-justice-lts-slash-solicitor-at-the-solace-project-school-of-law-5863467?source=google.com
Visit our website for additional information on the University of Glasgow School of Law: https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/law/
Contact for informal queries: Mr Eamon Keane (eamon.keane@glasgow.ac.uk), Professor Jacqueline Kinghan (jacqueline.kinghan@glasgow.ac.uk)
Closing Date: 30 Apr 2026 23:45
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