King's Counsel Selection Panel - Law Society representative

The Law Society of England and Wales is the independent professional body, established for solicitors in 1825, that works globally to support and represent its members, promoting the highest professional standards and the rule of law.

The appointment of KCs is overseen by a selection panel comprising senior figures in professional and public life. We currently have one vacancy on the panel for a Solicitor Member to be appointed by The Law Society. All members of the profession are welcome to apply.

Applicants should have:

• Experience in instructing KCs and/or solicitor advocates.
• Well developed interviewing skills and experience of conducting selection processes for senior positions, based on judging evidence against competency frameworks.
• Demonstrable commitment to equality and diversity.
• Ability to manage their own workload and to meet targets and deadlines.
• Ability to work constructively as part of a team in reaching decisions by consensus; to accept collective responsibility for decisions and maintain confidentiality.

If you are interested in this position, please submit completed application documents to appointments@lawsociety.org.uk. Late applications will not be accepted. The deadline for applications is 4pm on Wednesday 15 January 2025.

For further information, please visit the KC website at Background to KC Appointments | King's Counsel Appointments