Legal Business Services Executive
The Legal Services Executive position plays a key role in team planning, service delivery, and other purposes as required. Events may occasionally occur after 5pm and at weekends.
Main Duties & Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will carry out the following duties in line with the Organisation's standards and strategic objectives, as directed by the Head of Department:
1. Business Supports & Development
* Assist in implementing the Organisation's 5-year strategy.
* Manage the Services Excellence Standard business support initiative.
* Serve as Secretary to the services excellence committee.
* Establish an expert panel of legal professionals for advice.
* Investigate grant supports available and develop guidance.
* Review and evaluate business supports and services offered by the Organisation.
Create a suite of supports for SMEs, including:
* A Start-Up Toolkit for establishing a practice.
* Retirement and Succession Planning supports.
* A locum register.
* Tools for information technology development.
* Supports and checklists for compliance and regulatory matters.
* Supports and checklists for complaints.
Develop an online business network and collaborate with external bodies and professional bodies.
2. Information and Guidance
* Create relevant practice support content for e-Newsletters, website, and publications.
* Manage and update content on the organisation's website.
* Respond to small business-related queries in a timely manner.
3. Engagement & Collaboration
* Create opportunities and initiatives promoting the value of small businesses.
* Represent the services team brand and engagement objectives.
* Contribute to general Organisation activity.
4. Reporting
* Produce high-quality reports and communication materials.
* Liaise with other Departments and Committees internally.
Knowledge & Skills
* At least five years of professional experience in a legal environment.
* Proven record of developing and project-managing professional services.
* Good understanding of managing and developing small enterprises.
* Experience creating content, writing, and publishing articles.
* Excellent writing ability and attention to detail.
* Creative approach to working in a dynamic team.
* Effective communication and organisational skills.
* Ability to influence stakeholders.
* Project Management knowledge is an advantage.