Call for Applications! for International Policy Assistant – Rule of Law and Human Rights! Apply Now!

Location:

113 Chancery Lane

Closing Date:

14 Jul 2024

Salary Details:

£32,029 to £38,623 with 3% flex fund after 3 months plus comprehensive benefits

Job Type:

Permanent

The Role

Do you want to support lawyers who are at risk because of the work they do or clients they represent? Are you interested in working with others to promote the role lawyers play to uphold international human rights and rule of law?

A key part of this role involves conducting research on situations where lawyers are at risk and drafting advocacy documents, including intervention letters, reports to the UN Universal Periodic Review, treaty bodies and special procedures, research reports and written evidence to parliamentary committees, as well as internal briefings and reports to officeholders and committees.

What we’re looking for

Someone who has an understanding of international and/or regional human rights mechanisms and is passionate about protecting and supporting lawyers globally.

Given the importance of research in this role, you should be able to conduct reliable and relevant research into complex issues with the ability to translate that research clearly and concisely in policy papers.

The successful candidate will have excellent written and oral communication skills and be able to enhance and implement our communication strategy to broaden our engagement with different audiences.

You will need to collaborate with a range of people across the Law Society, as well as with external partners and stakeholders. Tact and diplomacy when working with colleagues and engaging with a range of individuals is crucial.

It is essential that you can work independently with minimum supervision while prioritising tasks to meet deadlines and demonstrate a willingness to learn and develop as part of a team.

What’s in it for you

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 (minimum 2 days a week working on site), 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.

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Debra Long, International Policy Manager on Rule of Law and Human Rights, at [email protected]