The Law Society is seeking an exceptional individual to take on the newly created role of Deputy Board Chair. This is a rare opportunity to play a central role in a high-profile professional body, working closely with the Chair of Board, Amerdeep Clarke to guide the Society’s strategy, policy, and governance.
You will take responsibility for key delegated projects, support a culture of excellent governance, and help shape the future of legal services in England and Wales.
The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership experience at Board or senior management level, a proven track record in strategy, governance, risk, or financial oversight, and outstanding communication and relationship-building skills. Above all, you will have a deep commitment to the legal profession and to advancing the interests of the Law Society and its members.
Joining the Law Society means contributing to an organisation with a 200-year legacy, 200,000 members, and a passionate community of staff and volunteers. This is an exciting moment to make a real impact, helping the Society anticipate and respond to the challenges of a rapidly changing legal, technological, and political environment. You will be joining a high-performing Board whose greatest strength comes from the diversity of experience, expertise, and skills of its members – all pulling together towards collective goals.
To learn more about this exciting role, please contact Smita Rai at Green Park and visit the microsite https://micro.green-park.co.uk/tls/ for more information.
Closing date: 11:59pm Sunday 29th March 2026.
Please submit your application with your personal email address to ensure you receive acknowledgement of receipt.
Please note, to ensure confidentiality, applications submitted under a work email address will not receive acknowledgement of receipt.
Applicants must be qualified and admitted solicitors, whether or not currently practising.