The Role:

The role focuses on supporting the international policy work of the Law Society, promoting the expertise of our members to a global audience and engaging with a wide range of international stakeholders including legal professionals, governments, and trade bodies.

As a policy assistant, you will support the international team to deliver the Law Society’s international strategy, with a particular focus (but not limited to) supporting the work of two policy advisers covering the Americas and the Africa & Middle East regions.

What's in it for you:

• work for a prestigious organisation in the legal sector
• opportunity to work with a range of international stakeholders on a variety of political and commercial policy issues
• wide range of experience leading on communications, developing policy and events, and stakeholder engagement
• occasional international travel opportunities

What we're looking for:

• a natural communicator, comfortable dealing with senior stakeholders from a wide range of backgrounds
• excellent written communication skills, including web and social media
• experience working with and drafting policy documents
• an analytical thinker, able to follow UK and international policy developments and spotting opportunities for engagement
• ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and to take the initiative
• well organised and good administrative skills
• attention to detail and ability to organise events