The Role
The Law Society is the professional body for solicitors in England and Wales. Members of the Governance team support our elected and appointed members, who are solicitors drawn from a wide variety of types of legal practice and different sectors of the community.
This is a critical role in the effective operations for the Law Society Council, the Board and their committees which will include:
* drafting agendas, minutes, workplans and action lists
* collating and distributing meeting materials electronically, and
* assisting with the appointment and reappointment processes for committee members and committee chairs and other governance projects.
Within the Governance team you will play a key role supporting a variety of committees that report to the Law Society Board or the Council covering a range of matters central to the work of the Law Society and our relationship with the profession and wider stakeholders.
What we're looking for
You will have proven experience of working in a governance or related role and understanding of how a successful governance team operates.
You must have excellent minute-taking skills coupled with excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work flexibly in response to changing priorities.
You will also have excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal with sometimes demanding individuals and competing priorities and high level of attention to detail.
What's in it for you
This is an excellent opportunity to work in an organisation which has recently achieved gold accreditation from Investors in People in recognition of its work over the last few years focusing on being an employer of choice for people who want to make a difference. The successful candidate will join an organisation with a reputation for excellence and legal expertise, committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and a culture of trust, clarity 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.