International Policy Assistant (Americas, Africa & Middle East)
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 internationally.
Essential
An understanding of legal practice and knowledge of the legal environment and the role of the legal profession in it.
Relevant experience of working in a policy or business development environment with experience in the relevant area of law/practice/geographical region.
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 for online communications.
Tact and diplomacy in dealing with a wide range of individuals.
Awareness of the interests of others in the organisation.
Shows reliability and resilience in difficult circumstances.
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.