Policy Assistant

Department details

The Law Society wishes to recruit a Policy Assistant for its Regulatory Affairs Unit. The Unit leads the Society’s work in developing policy on all aspects of the regulatory system affecting solicitors, liaises with the various regulatory and representative bodies in the legal sector and leads the lobbying to take forward the Society’s policies in this area. The Unit divides its work into areas of specialism covering professional indemnity insurance, regulatory processes, education & training and professional standards & ethics. This role is an exciting opportunity to support of each of these areas of work.

Candidate requirements

The successful candidates will be degree educated or equivalent and should have experience in policy development, preferably both in a legal services context and with particular knowledge and experience of the subject areas of the unit in a regulatory context. The ability to deal with complex and controversial issues will be important as is the ability to work in a team. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential. Knowledge of the solicitors profession and of professional bodies would be useful but not essential.

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.