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The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and talented communications professional to join a busy and high-profile media relations team.

The media relations team promotes and protects the Law Society's reputation, profile and influence with its target audiences through broadcast, print, online and social media as well as promoting the standing of our members.

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

What we're looking for

You will have experience as a press officer or journalist and a sharp nose for a news story, as well as an interest in the subject matters within the legal sector.

You will have excellent writing skills and ability to turn policy and research on complex legal issues into clear and concise communications which appeals to media.

You will have experience of building and maintaining effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, and be able to work at pace, with minimal supervision and to tight deadlines.

Please see the job description for more details.

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 Peggy Papakosta on peggy.papakosta@lawsociety.org.uk