The role of lawyer at the Law Commission asks for more than legal expertise. You will take a lead in policy making, engage with senior stakeholders and develop a deep understanding of legislative procedure as well as project management and leadership.
You will also be expected to:
- examine legal and policy issues from every angle
- engage closely with a huge range of stakeholders from all walks of life
- draft clear and compelling consultation papers and reports
- work with Government officials to take our work forward in Parliament.
We value applicants from all legal backgrounds who can demonstrate strong research and writing skills and the ability to pick up new areas of law. This makes the role particularly attractive if you are looking to change or broaden your experience in different legal areas.
Main duties of the role
As a lawyer with the Law Commission, you will be managing one or more legal reform projects. These will be delivered to a timetable you have agreed with the Commissioner and other team lawyers and research assistants.
Legal duties include:
- researching the law and how it works in practice (both in the UK and overseas).
- analysing problems with the law, identifying options for reform and testing potential solutions
- analysing formal consultation responses
- writing reports and other documents for publication with the Commissioner and other team members
Wider duties include:
- engaging with stakeholders inside and outside Government
- working with senior people in the Law Commission including head of communications, economic advisers and Parliamentary Counsel
- helping promote and implement recommendations from completed projects as well as considering new project work
- line managing one or more Research Assistants
- contributing to the corporate culture of the Law Commission by leading initiatives in areas such as learning and development, wellbeing and diversity and inclusion
More information
Find more details of the role and benefits of working at the Law Commission in our lawyer recruitment pack.