Legal Adviser

Overview

Legal Adviser Jobs in Greater London, England, United Kingdom at Protect

Title: Legal Adviser

Company: Protect

Location: Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, driven and public-spirited law graduate or legal professional individual to join our expert Whistleblowing Advice Line team. 

If you are keen to use your legal training for the benefit of the public interest, we want to hear from you. You might be a recent law graduate looking for advice experience, an existing adviser interested in qualifying as a solicitor (we train many of our staff to become solicitors), or an experienced lawyer looking for a new and exciting area of work. We can consider flexible or part-time arrangements for the right candidate. 

The Legal Adviser role will: 

Provide advice to individuals on how they can raise their whistleblowing concerns in the most effective manner, whilst doing so in a way which minimises the chance of them suffering negative repercussions as a result; 

Manage your own case load of whistleblowers, providing them with bespoke advice and support on their situation (once you have completed Protect’s training process); 

Update and enrich our ‘self-serve’ advice web pages; 

Assist in developing and improving the service, so that it best delivers on fulfilling Protect’s charitable objectives; 

Assist in other areas of the organisation’s work, including:  

Supporting the Policy team as they campaign for reform of whistleblowing law and practice; 

Assisting the Business Support team in their delivery of training and consultancy to businesses, charities and government bodies; and 

Working with Protect’s senior lawyers in their preparation of legal interventions in key whistleblower cases. 

 

Person Specification  

Genuine interest in using the law to uphold individual rights and the public interest  

Previous experience providing advice  

Law degree or legal training 

Ability to work in a fast-paced and intensive working environment  

Strong interpersonal skills  

Strong organisational and planning skills  

Ability to work independently and as part of a team 

Commitment to outstanding client care