This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy small technical infrastructure team, helping to support the Law Society staff and its members. The role will involve maintaining and supporting network and cloud infrastructure across our main site based in London and a small office based at Cardiff. You will also be involved in product improvements, project work that require infrastructure involvement. You will liaise and collaborate with key stakeholders, operational teams, product teams and partners in implementing and supporting services. You will be joining a team where you will have autonomy on how systems are designed, secured and maintained. You will actively contribute to identifying improvements we can make to our operational processes. Please refer to the JD for further information. What we're looking for We are looking for solid experience both on-prem and cloud Infrastructure, preferably Azure. You will be responsible for building, designing, implementing, maintaining and supporting the organisation's Azure cloud infrastructure and network estate. You will be experienced in supporting and maintaining Azure environments. You will have knowledge of implementing and supporting VM,SQL serverless, web apps, function & logic apps. You will have experience of using Azure Dev Ops, building CI/CD pipelines and building resources using IaC. You will have experience of using Github, terraform, Bicep and Powershell scripting. You will be certified in Azure fundamentals and Azure Administrator (AZ104). Experience of Azure AI would also be advantageous. You will also have extensive experience of supporting on premise and legacy applications. You will have technical experience of supporting Windows Server OS, SQL Server, Linux, Desktop, M365, D365, intune, Purview, Sentinel and Defender. You will also have experience of network infrastructure and support, familiar with Cisco, Meraki, SD-Wan, WAF and Front door, ReCaptcha or Cloudflare technologies. You will ensure services are fully optimised and supported and will be familiar with using and configuring improvements to even monitoring tools. The Senior Systems Engineer will work collaboratively with colleagues, sharing knowledge and innovative solutions to support the organisations strategic vision and objectives. You will also be experienced in building and maintaining effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels and be able to work both pro-actively and reactively, often with minimal supervision and to tight deadlines. 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 1 day a month working on site for team meetings and the occasional maintenance support day at Cardiff and London sites), 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.
27/07/2026
Full time
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy small technical infrastructure team, helping to support the Law Society staff and its members. The role will involve maintaining and supporting network and cloud infrastructure across our main site based in London and a small office based at Cardiff. You will also be involved in product improvements, project work that require infrastructure involvement. You will liaise and collaborate with key stakeholders, operational teams, product teams and partners in implementing and supporting services. You will be joining a team where you will have autonomy on how systems are designed, secured and maintained. You will actively contribute to identifying improvements we can make to our operational processes. Please refer to the JD for further information. What we're looking for We are looking for solid experience both on-prem and cloud Infrastructure, preferably Azure. You will be responsible for building, designing, implementing, maintaining and supporting the organisation's Azure cloud infrastructure and network estate. You will be experienced in supporting and maintaining Azure environments. You will have knowledge of implementing and supporting VM,SQL serverless, web apps, function & logic apps. You will have experience of using Azure Dev Ops, building CI/CD pipelines and building resources using IaC. You will have experience of using Github, terraform, Bicep and Powershell scripting. You will be certified in Azure fundamentals and Azure Administrator (AZ104). Experience of Azure AI would also be advantageous. You will also have extensive experience of supporting on premise and legacy applications. You will have technical experience of supporting Windows Server OS, SQL Server, Linux, Desktop, M365, D365, intune, Purview, Sentinel and Defender. You will also have experience of network infrastructure and support, familiar with Cisco, Meraki, SD-Wan, WAF and Front door, ReCaptcha or Cloudflare technologies. You will ensure services are fully optimised and supported and will be familiar with using and configuring improvements to even monitoring tools. The Senior Systems Engineer will work collaboratively with colleagues, sharing knowledge and innovative solutions to support the organisations strategic vision and objectives. You will also be experienced in building and maintaining effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels and be able to work both pro-actively and reactively, often with minimal supervision and to tight deadlines. 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 1 day a month working on site for team meetings and the occasional maintenance support day at Cardiff and London sites), 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.
The Law Society in London (with a small Cardiff office) invites applications for a Senior Systems Engineer to join our busy infrastructure team. You will design, deploy and maintain Azure cloud and on-premise systems, working across Windows, SQL, Linux, M365 and network services. You will build CI/CD pipelines using IaC tools, leverage Azure DevOps, Terraform and scripting, and collaborate with stakeholders across departments.
27/07/2026
Full time
The Law Society in London (with a small Cardiff office) invites applications for a Senior Systems Engineer to join our busy infrastructure team. You will design, deploy and maintain Azure cloud and on-premise systems, working across Windows, SQL, Linux, M365 and network services. You will build CI/CD pipelines using IaC tools, leverage Azure DevOps, Terraform and scripting, and collaborate with stakeholders across departments.
The Law Society is seeking a Policy Adviser to lead on policy development in technology law and legal technology adoption, while supporting a broad range of private law issues. You will monitor legislation, draft consultation responses and policy papers, represent the Society to government and partners, and contribute to member engagement and cross organisational projects in a hybrid working model.
25/07/2026
Full time
The Law Society is seeking a Policy Adviser to lead on policy development in technology law and legal technology adoption, while supporting a broad range of private law issues. You will monitor legislation, draft consultation responses and policy papers, represent the Society to government and partners, and contribute to member engagement and cross organisational projects in a hybrid working model.
As a Policy Adviser, you will lead on policy development in technology law and legal technology adoption, while supporting a broader range of private law issues including conveyancing, private client, employment, company law, intellectual property, climate change, planning, and matters affecting members' businesses. You will monitor legislative and policy developments, identify opportunities for law reform, and develop evidence-based policy positions that support the Law Society's strategic objectives. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you will draft consultation responses, guidance, practice notes, policy papers, briefings, and inquiry submissions. You will represent the Law Society with government, policymakers, and partner organisations, advocating for the profession and helping to shape policy decisions. You will also contribute to member engagement initiatives, cross organisational projects, and the wider Policy Team's work programme. What we're looking for We are looking for a strong policy professional with an interest in technology, innovation, and the legal sector. You will have experience analysing complex policy and legislative issues, developing practical policy solutions, and producing high quality written materials for a variety of audiences. You will be a confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to build effective relationships across a wide range of groups. The successful candidate will be proactive, collaborative, and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities and contribute across a diverse policy portfolio. A commitment to supporting the legal profession, improving access to justice, and delivering positive public policy outcomes is essential. 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 a hybrid working model, with employees expected to work in the office for 8 days each month. You'll also benefit from a generous and flexible benefits package, a supportive and friendly working environment, and excellent opportunities to develop your career within a professional organisation.
25/07/2026
Full time
As a Policy Adviser, you will lead on policy development in technology law and legal technology adoption, while supporting a broader range of private law issues including conveyancing, private client, employment, company law, intellectual property, climate change, planning, and matters affecting members' businesses. You will monitor legislative and policy developments, identify opportunities for law reform, and develop evidence-based policy positions that support the Law Society's strategic objectives. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you will draft consultation responses, guidance, practice notes, policy papers, briefings, and inquiry submissions. You will represent the Law Society with government, policymakers, and partner organisations, advocating for the profession and helping to shape policy decisions. You will also contribute to member engagement initiatives, cross organisational projects, and the wider Policy Team's work programme. What we're looking for We are looking for a strong policy professional with an interest in technology, innovation, and the legal sector. You will have experience analysing complex policy and legislative issues, developing practical policy solutions, and producing high quality written materials for a variety of audiences. You will be a confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to build effective relationships across a wide range of groups. The successful candidate will be proactive, collaborative, and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities and contribute across a diverse policy portfolio. A commitment to supporting the legal profession, improving access to justice, and delivering positive public policy outcomes is essential. 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 a hybrid working model, with employees expected to work in the office for 8 days each month. You'll also benefit from a generous and flexible benefits package, a supportive and friendly working environment, and excellent opportunities to develop your career within a professional organisation.
