External Affairs Executive

The Law Society; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible benefits package

Friendly working environment

Job summary

The Law Society in London is seeking a talented professional to join the external affairs team, supporting engagement with major UK law firms, in-house legal teams, and key stakeholders. You will work across public affairs, international, and member communications to deliver a compelling member offer, ensuring voices are represented while promoting resources and guidance.

You will contribute to maximising the organisation's influence, visibility and impact, with hybrid working and a generous

Qualifications

• Excellent project management, communication, presentation skills
• Strong report writing and drafting skills
• High initiative, problem solving and decision-making abilities
• Excellent organization and attention to detail
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders
• Analytical, computer and database proficiency
• Experience in a progressive membership organisation and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engagement with major UK law firms and in-house legal teams
• Collaborate across public affairs, international and member communications teams
• Help deliver a compelling and effective large-firm member offer
• Represent members' voices within the organisation and promote resources and support

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic external affairs team, supporting the coordination of engagement with some of the UK's largest law firms, leading in-house legal teams, and key industry stakeholders. Working closely with colleagues across public affairs, international, and member communications teams, you will play a key role in delivering a compelling and effective large-firm member offer. The role offers varied and meaningful engagement with members and stakeholders from across the legal and professional services sector. You will help ensure members' voices are represented within the organisation, while also promoting the valuable resources and support available to them. In doing so, you will contribute to maximising the organisation's influence, visibility, and impact.

• Excellent project management, communication, presentation skills, report writing and drafting skills
• High level of initiative, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail
• Excellent ability to build, develop and maintain working relationships with other team members and with senior internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent analytical, computer and database skills
• This is an excellent opportunity to work with contemporary thinkers in a progressive membership organisation. The successful candidate will join a strong brand with a reputation for excellence and legal expertise, committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and a culture of trust, clarity, excellence and respect.
• We offer hybrid working, a generous flexible benefits package, a friendly working environment and the opportunity to develop your career within a professional organisation.
• Please note: if you are an internal applicant, Pay Policy will apply.
• The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales.
• From negotiating with and lobbying the profession's regulators, government and other decision makers, to offering training and advice, we're here to help, protect and promote solicitors.