Policy Adviser – Pro Bono and Public Legal Education
• 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
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
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.
This opportunity is closed to applicants.