Associate Solicitor in Glasgow

This is an exciting opportunity to join a legal team at a time of significant organisational development, supporting the delivery of strategic objectives and priority initiatives.

The role involves a broad range of litigation, advisory and regulatory enforcement work, which is central to achieving the organisation's ambitions. Responsibilities include managing equality and human rights litigation, progressing enforcement action, providing authoritative legal advice to internal stakeholders, supporting the work of multidisciplinary teams, drafting technical guidance, and engaging with external stakeholders on equality, human rights and relevant areas of domestic law.

The work is varied and demanding, requiring the effective management of competing priorities and resources. It offers a rewarding challenge for someone who enjoys working within a collaborative, supportive and professional team and is motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to both the organisation and the wider regulatory environment.

The successful candidate will be expected to carry out the role in line with the organisation's core values of fairness, dignity and respect, while demonstrating flexibility, accountability, initiative and sound professional judgement.

• Assess incoming legal work in line with organisational procedures to determine whether assistance can be provided.
• Undertake litigation, regulatory enforcement and advisory work in accordance with strategic priorities and established case assessment processes.
• Analyse information and investigate evidence to assess compliance with equality and human rights legislation.
• Translate complex legal concepts into clear, concise advice and recommendations to support decision-making and promote legal compliance.
• Identify, engage and build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Qualified solicitor or solicitor advocate with rights to practise in the relevant jurisdiction.

• Strong working knowledge of the relevant legal system.
• Ability to analyse complex legal and technical information, investigate evidence and assess compliance with equality and human rights legislation.
• Ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly and provide practical recommendations to support decision-making and compliance.
• Experience of handling sensitive and confidential information, including matters involving reputational or legal risk.
• Experience of conducting litigation.
• High level of IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications, collaboration platforms and electronic case management systems.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines.
• Ability to identify, assess and mitigate risks while developing practical solutions to complex legal issues.
• Ability to work independently while recognising when to seek advice or support.

• Experience of regulatory compliance or enforcement work and drafting legal guidance.
• Experience of conducting legal research, gathering evidence and evaluating findings to support reasoned decisions.
• Experience of building productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience of preparing legally accurate briefings, reports and other written advice.

• Plan and organise personal workload, and where appropriate, coordinate the work of others to ensure efficient delivery of objectives.
• Support and motivate colleagues, encouraging collaborative working and contributing to shared organisational goals.
• Where responsible for supervising staff, contribute to recruitment, performance management, coaching and professional development.
• Demonstrate accountability and model organisational values through everyday professional conduct.

• Lead or contribute to projects and specialist areas of work, ensuring delivery within agreed timescales and available resources.
• Present findings and recommendations through written reports, briefings, presentations and legal advice.
• Identify and escalate risks, contributing to effective risk management through detailed analysis and practical solutions.
• Measure and demonstrate the impact and value of work using clear outcomes and success measures.
• Where applicable, oversee project resources, budgets or procurement activities to ensure effective resource management.

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders through regular engagement.
• Share knowledge, intelligence and information across teams to support organisational objectives.
• Coordinate activities across multiple stakeholders where appropriate.
• Apply specialist legal knowledge while drawing on the expertise of colleagues to provide high-quality advice and support informed decision-making.