Policy Assistant (Europe and CIS)
The Law Society works on behalf of its members to reduce barriers facing UK solicitors entering and working in overseas markets, and establishes and maintains links with international counterparts. The international department provides practical support, training, information and advice to law firms and legal professionals working abroad, or exploring international opportunities. Moreover, it works to raise awareness of the UK legal services sector contribution to the global marketplace and to promote the expertise of its members across all regions, sectors and practice areas.
Candidate requirements
The successful candidate will be degree educated or equivalent and should have experience in policy research, event management and stakeholder engagement, preferably both in a legal services context and with experience of working at European or international level.
To apply for this role, please submit your CV with a covering letter explaining how your knowledge, skills and experience would meet the requirements of this role.
Essential
An understanding of legal practice and knowledge of the legal regulatory environment (both UK and Internationally) and the role of the legal profession in it
Ability to assimilate new issues quickly and analyse complex issues with an understanding of the policy implications of proposals
Ability to research and prepare policy papers and to explain complex issues clearly and concisely
Ability to draft online communications
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Tact and diplomacy in dealing with a wide range of individuals in a multi-cultural environment
Ability to work independently and work under pressure to tight deadlines
Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
Experience working in an international organisation
Experience of working in a legal environment
Language skills
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.