Policy Adviser – Pro Bono and Public Legal Education

Fixed Term Contract / Secondment
14 months
Full time - flexible working may be considered
35 hours per week
£38,291 - £45,049 per annum
Hybrid - home based and Birmingham
What’s in it for you:
• Contribute to raising the profile of pro bono work in England and Wales
• Develop a new tool to share good practice on pro bono work
• Work with some of the leading organisations in the sector, including LawWorks
• Liaise at a very senior level within the organisation and externally across the legal sector and with government

The role:
We're looking for an individual who has proven experience of working on pro-bono within the legal sector, someone who has a strong understanding of the issues facing the legal sector and who is able to contribute to new ways of working and thinking. In this role you will manage a number of key external stakeholders, including in government, and will also be looked upon to liaise internally and advise on pro bono to Boards, Council and the CEO. A large part of this role will see you manage National Pro Bono Week in November from conception to completion. You will also lead the Law Society's work on public legal education. This is an exciting and high profile role where you can influence at a very senior level.

What we're looking for:
• Subject matter expertise on pro bono work
• Experience of the legal sector
• Ability to liaise and advise at a very senior level
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of managing grants to voluntary sector bodies

Essential

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and experience:

degree level education or significant relevant experience

expert knowledge of pro bono work

ability to engage with and influence at a senior management level and with business leaders

ability to deliver difficult messages

demonstrable project management skills, including setting and monitoring delivery of KPIs with grant recipients

a collaborative working style able to influence and negotiate with multiple stakeholders

proven ability to build strong networks and to develop key relationships both internally and externally

experience of developing policy and strategic thinking, including with groups of diverse stakeholders

excellent oral and written communication and influencing skills

ability to analyse and present ideas in a clear and structured way

ability to multi-task and balance a busy workload, working on several issues at once

ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise work, working on own initiative with minimal supervision

willingness to attend out of hours events from time to time

Desirable

sound understanding of the legal environment and the issues affecting solicitors in both small and large firms

working in a membership organisation

working knowledge of the voluntary sector

experience of managing grants or budgets

We offer an inclusive, supportive and friendly working environment and the chance to develop your career within a professional organisation. We are committed to the health and wellbeing of staff, helping everyone to strike a good balance between personal and professional life.

Additionally, we provide a generous flexible benefits package, including gym membership with a tax only cost, an excellent defined contribution pension scheme and an additional 3% of annual basic salary upon successful completion of probation.
Vacancy closing date: 12/06/2016, 23:55
The Law Society is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

This opportunity is closed to applicants.