Board of Directors opportunities at LSA! 

Would you like to help make a difference to address inequality and achieve social justice? Get on board as a Chair or Director joining LSA’s Board of Directors. Our Board of Directors play a crucial role in shaping our vision and mission. This is a particularly exciting time to join the Board as we set our Strategic priorities and enter our Fourth decade of challenging injustice.

LSA takes pride in tackling unmet legal needs, addressing the effects of poverty, disadvantage and discrimination. As one of the largest law centre in Scotland, we provide legal advice and representation and enhance legal education through research, publications and seminars.

We are currently looking to appoint:

• Chair of the Board of Directors leading the Board of Directors to ensure it fulfils its governance responsibilities.
• Board of Directors responsible for the overall governance, financial management and strategic direction of LSA.

The incoming Chair will have the opportunity for a handover and transition, working with our current Chair until January/February 2025.

We welcome new directors to our Board with a diverse range of experience – from legal campaigners to community activists.  Ideally (but not required) we’d like applicants with experience or knowledge of the following areas - legal or voluntary sector, business development and marketing, digital development and IT management, financial management, policy and campaigning, HR and people management, central government or local authorities.

You may be a professional with specific skills which we need to drive our Law Centre forward, or have general experience of committee skills; but you may also be a local campaigner committed to social justice and working to achieve a more equal society.  We are looking to build a diverse Board with a range of ages and backgrounds that can reflect the areas of work we are involved in and provide the necessary oversight of the complex work we do.

Enthusiasm, commitment and a willingness to get involved are key attributes. Previous Board/Trustee experience is not essential and we welcome applications from all ages and backgrounds and will support you and provide necessary training where required.

The role of Board of Directors is voluntary and whilst the role is unpaid, Board Directors find the role hugely rewarding and any expenses incurred in the role will be reimbursed.  Board of Directors are requested where possible to participate in various Sub-Committees and attend LSA’s AGM and Strategic Development Day.  Board of Directors meet at least six times per year. In addition to Sub-Committees meetings six times a year.

Further information about LSA and role of Board Director can be found in our Recruitment Pack. Our Chief Executive, Aaliya Seyal is happy to speak to Potential Board Directors in advance of submitting an application to provide more information about LSA and the role of Board Directors.

Closing date: 19th August 2024

Chair role 2024
LSA Chair Recruitment Pack 2024

Board Director role 2024
LSA Board of Director Recruitment Pack 2024