Policy Adviser

The Role In conjunction with a policy manager, you will lead the Law Society''s engagement with the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) and the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), in relation to the aspects of the civil legal aid system allocated to you. You will work with colleagues on the impact on the civil legal aid system of technology and AI, and on guidance, communications and services for members working in civil legal aid. You will contribute to the work of the Law Society''s Access to Justice Committee in responding to Government consultations and reviews, providing input for Parliamentary inquiries and evidence sessions, helping to develop media lines and ensuring that the voice of solicitors is heard on key policy and operational issues for solicitors. You will keep up to date with developments in relevant policy and legislation and monitor the impact of developments in the area on the profession. You will liaise with solicitors and key stakeholders, lead policy development on priority issues and manage associated projects. Working with colleagues from across policy, communications and public affairs, you will also help to ensure that our policy positions have maximum influence, visibility and impact. You will build effective relationships with officials at the LAA and MoJ and other relevant stakeholders to enable us to maintain an influential position with them as a critical friend, challenging on behalf of our members without damaging the broader relationship. This is an exciting ..... full job details .....