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Job Title
Pro Bono Manager
Department
Role
Business Services
Job Location
London
Description
Simmons and Simmons are looking to recruit a Pro Bono Manager to be
based in either our London or Bristol office. The Pro Bono Manager
reports to the Pro Bono Partner and collaborates across practices to
direct, manage and expand the Firm's pro bono practice within the
Firm's UK, Europe, Middle East and Asia offices.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Managing the firm's global pro bono practice across the UK,
Europe, Asia and the Middle East, including fostering pro bono
engagement and developing the practice.
Establishing and maintaining ties in each market with key
community partners, including pro bono clearinghouses, non-profits
and non governmental organisations.
Chairing International Pro Bono Committee meetings to set
strategic direction of the pro bono practice.
Developing new office-specific pro bono projects and cross-office
pro bono initiatives and maintaining/expanding existing pro bono programmes.
Advising clients and acting as a supervising solicitor where appropriate.
Supervising the triaging of new requests for pro bono assistance
(including liaising with risk management), and the tracking and
monitoring of pro bono matters.
Developing and managing pro bono partnerships with the firm's
commercial clients.
Managing internal and external pro bono communications.
Supervising the drafting of award submissions and external reporting.
Communicating pro bono opportunities and liaising with pro bono
partners to staff matters.
Managing and participating in internal and external pro bono
events / training sessions to promote skill development and pro bono participation.
Representing the firm within the professional pro bono community
and participating in suitable initiatives developed by, or in
partnership with, that community.
Participating in recruitment initiatives and delivering inductions
to new members of staff.
Supervising and managing the Pro Bono Lawyer and secretarial
support staff.
Liaising with the Responsible Business partners and the Head of
Responsible Business on joint initiatives.
Qualifications and Experience
Educated to degree level, or equivalent
A qualified lawyer with practicing certificate with at least four
years PQE (admittance in England & Wales preferred but another
jurisdiction acceptable)
Experience of two years in a similar or comparable role
Person specification
Expertise in an area of public interest, human rights or social
welfare law
Working familiarity with the pro bono sector and issues pertaining
to the sector
Experience collaborating with diverse groups of internal and
external stakeholders and ability to build strong relationships
locally and internationally
Strong leadership skills and experience of managing large projects
Exceptional people management skills, including the ability to
develop individuals and lead by example
Extremely organised, can work under pressure and prioritise effectively
Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Here at Simmons & Simmons
We believe our people define us. Our working environment is genuinely
collegiate with a supportive atmosphere and team ethos - we have a
reputation for being a friendly culture which we are very proud of. An
inclusive and diverse culture, our innovative approach and being truly
international are just a few more things that make us, us.
Competitive Offer Package including bonus's dependant on
role/level, private medical insurance & pension contribution to
name a few.
Dress 'for your day' Code.
Hybrid working approach of 2 days a week required in the office
with flexibility dependant on role/team/client demands.
A wide range of international offices including: Hong Kong; Dubai;
Tokyo; Dublin; Milan; Bristol; Madrid; Singapore.
All offices have their own artwork collections - with a Damien
Hurst and a Tracey Emin in the London office. We have a long
standing history in supporting the art community especially up and
coming artists.
The creation of Simmons & Simmons Solutions - bringing
together the best legal advice from our established legal teams with
non-traditional capabilities that enhance, expand and differentiate
the Simmons offering.
We were ranked as a Times Top 50 Employer for Women and Top 30
Employer for Working Families in 2020.
We have Social and Sport Committees contributing to Xmas &
Summer parties, end of month drinks and various sporting events.
We also have a range of Diversity Network Groups including LGBT+,
Emerge (Race & Ethnicity) and The Number One Club (Women's
network) who have organised various talks and events firmwide.