The Law Society EU Policy Advisor (Internal Market)

Campaign No: TLS 2303
EUROS 59,352.47 per annum

The Brussels office of the three Law Societies (England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) represents the interests of the solicitors’ professions to the EU institutions as well as providing related services to our members. We are committed to being a leading voice on the best practice of law and law reform at European level.

The EU Policy Advisor role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team responsible for analysing and monitoring EU proposals by seeking improvements to law, practice and procedure and lobbying for change. As EU Policy Advisor for internal market matters, you will be required to analyse and provide expert policy advice on the impact of relevant EU developments on domestic policies through regular contact with specialist Committees and policy advisors in the UK. You will have the opportunity to represent at a high level the interests of the Law Societies on external committees and in developing relations to with other stakeholders.

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Degree level or equivalent level of education;
• Knowledge of substantive EU law, policy making and procedures. Specialist knowledge of internal market and commercial matters desirable;
• Significant experience working in the field of EU policy in one of the following: private practice; within the EU institutions; lobby group; policy related employment or other relevant employment;
• The ability to analyse and understand the policy implications of EU initiatives and legislative proposals;
• The ability to research and prepare policy papers and to explain complex issues clearly and concisely;
• Fluent English and French and knowledge of other EU languages an asset;
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, including tact and diplomacy, in dealing with a wide range of individuals and building good networks of contacts;
• The ability to work independently and under pressure to tight deadlines. Good personal organisational skills;
• The ability to work as part of a team;
• Knowledge of the legal profession and the UK Law Societies.

For an application pack, please refer to our website www.lawsociety.org.uk/aboutlawsociety/career/vacancies.law.

Please ensure that your application form and any additional information is clearly marked with campaign number TLS 2303. Please return the completed application form via email to HRDDirectRecruitment@lawsociety.org.uk.

The closing date for applications is 4.00pm on Thursday 20 September 2012.

The Law Society Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.