What's in it for you:

• Increase your profile within the legal sector
• Up skill technically working at the cutting edge of the professions
  development
• Use your existing knowledge of the sector in a non-practicing role
• Showcase your exemplary networking and sales capabilities

The role:

As risk and compliance adviser for the Law Society you will enjoy a commercial role within our Business Development team. Working with the profession you will support members by ensuring they have up to date solutions around issues such as anti-money laundering, data protection and diversity and inclusion to name but a few. You will become a well known and recognised face with Law Society members and should be comfortable standing up in front of groups to deliver forums or talks. You will attend various networking events, therefore existing links within the sector are advantageous. This is an exciting role where you will drive team KPI's and deliver to target.

What we're looking for:

• Flexibility - understand that this is an evolving role which you can shape
  and drive
• Open-mindedness and innovation
• Strong work management skills
• Knowledge of the legal sector would be an advantage

Essential

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and experience:

• Broad based knowledge of technical issues within the spectrum of
  consultancy being dealt with (i.e. technical acumen in Risk & Compliance )
• Previous consultancy/advisory experience
• Proven experience of relationship building with target clients/potential
  customers and client management skills
• Experience in sales, marketing and/or business development
• Proven experience of conducting in depth business diagnostics
• Proven experience of project management leading to full
  implementation/delivery
• A strategic approach with excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Proven experience in roles requiring strong relationship building across all
  levels of a business
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentations to
  clients
• Sales ability to enable securing initial business and the selling on of further
  products and services
• Ability to work accurately to a very high standard under pressure and
  deliver to deadlines
• Ability to work independently. Self starter able to utilise own initiative
  effectively

Desirable

• Experience of working in/advising a law firm or other legal services
  practice

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.

We offer a generous flexible benefits package, a friendly working environment and the opportunity to develop your career within a professional organisation.

Vacancy closing date: 14/07/2016 23:55

The Law Society is an Equal Opportunities Employer