Policy Adviser - Technology Law & Digital Transformation

Am West Capital; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Am West Capital is seeking a policy expert in technology law and digital transformation for an 18-month fixed-term contract. This role involves engaging with stakeholders across government and the legal profession to shape policy and provide valuable insights into emerging technologies. The organization promotes equality, diversity, and a culture of trust, offering hybrid working and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible benefits package

Career development opportunities

Friendly working environment

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Ability to engage with and influence legal policy development.
• Strong understanding of UK legal and political systems.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Shape policy in technology law and digital transformation.
• Engage with government, regulators, and legal profession.
• Develop credible and persuasive policy positions.

Skills

Influencing legal policy

Understanding of UK legal and political systems

Building effective working relationships

Job description

The Role

This is a great chance to join a busy policy team working on technology law and digital transformation in the legal sector. You will be part of the Private & Commercial Law team, shaping policy in areas important to our members and the firms they work in.

Technology law & digital transformation is a growing policy area. The drivers for this include:

1. an increased level of government/regulator activity,
2. advances in emerging technologies such as AI that the legal profession is adopting to varying degrees, and
3. members' growing demand for information on digital transformation opportunities and assistance in managing the risks of emerging tech.

This is an exciting and varied role where your expertise, knowledge, and skills will be used to make a real difference for our members, their clients, and the rule of law.

This role is an 18-month fixed-term contract.

What we're looking for

• Ability to engage with and influence legal policy development across government, parliament, regulators, and the legal profession. Spotting opportunities to develop credible and persuasive policy positions and recommendations.
• Strong understanding of the UK's legal and political systems, along with a good working knowledge of cross-cutting technology policy issues. Some expertise in lawtech and digital transformation within the professional services sector, or the ability to quickly develop this.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse range of people, including colleagues across the Law Society, office holders, members, and external stakeholders at all levels. Ability to be a credible representative of the Law Society.

What's in it for you

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a forward-thinking membership organization dedicated to supporting solicitors, protecting access to justice, and promoting the rule of law. We have a strong reputation for excellence and legal expertise, and are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion, along with a culture of trust, clarity, excellence, and respect.

We offer hybrid working (minimum of eight days a month at our office in Chancery Lane), a generous flexible benefits package, a friendly working environment, and opportunities for career development within a professional organization.

Please note: internal applicants are subject to Pay Policy.

This role is designed to be full-time, Monday to Friday. If you prefer another working pattern, please contact Nick Denys for arrangements.

If you'd like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Nick Denys.

The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales. We negotiate with and lobby regulators, government, and other decision-makers, and offer training and advice to support, protect, and promote solicitors.