External Affairs Executive

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy external affairs team, where you will support the coordination of our engagement with some of our key external stakeholders, the largest law firms and largest in-house legal departments.

You will work closely with colleagues in sister teams including public affairs, international, and member comms, to support the effective delivery of our large firm member offer.

The role will see varied and meaningful engagement with members and stakeholders from across the legal and professional services sector, ensuring our members voices are heard in the organisation while promoting the vital resources we offer to our members and that the organisation is able to maximise its influence, visibility and impact.

This is an exciting and varied role where your expertise and knowledge will be used to great effect.

What we're looking for

You will have excellent project management, communication, presentation, report writing and drafting skills. You will be highly analytical with good IT and database skills and high level of initiative, problem solving and decision-making skills.

You will have excellent organisation skills and the ability to build, develop and maintain working relationships with other team members and with senior internal and external stakeholders.

What's in it for you

This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of a new team 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, excellence, 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.

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Joe Ferreira on