Pro Bono Manager

We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We’re full-service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you. Whether you’re starting out on your career or well established, whether you’re a lawyer or in business services. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too.

What to expect

For business professionals, our environment is highly collaborative with value being placed on diversity of ideas, skills and mindsets. Not least yours. It’s energetic, fast-moving and there’s always something new to get involved in. You will get exposure across geographies and the firm as a whole. The future is a place of opportunity. Focusing on your success and for what’s next, will ensure you thrive too.

Role and key responsibilities
We are recruiting for a full time position in Eversheds Sutherland’s  Pro Bono team, based in the UK. The firm has an impactful pro bono practice and this role will help develop and strengthen our pro bono program across Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
 
This is a unique opportunity for an excellent lawyer who is passionate about access to justice and human rights. We are looking for an experienced lawyer who is enthusiastic, organised, proactive and innovative, with excellent project management skills.  Key responsibilities will be:

• Developing and leading cross-office teams on local, national and international pro bono projects 
• Strengthening existing NGO client relationships and building strategic new ones 
• Identifying and implementing new pro bono partnerships and projects across EMEA 
• Reviewing and assessing new pro bono requests and onboarding clients 
• Ensuring we provide an excellent service to all our pro bono clients
• Following risk and compliance procedures and ensuring adequate supervision for pro bono work
• Maintaining colleague engagement and thinking creatively about increasing participation 
• Developing and supporting our pro bono volunteers through training, feedback and resources 
• Supporting pro bono champions across our offices 
• Developing opportunities to partner with fee-earning clients 
• Drafting pro bono communications including reports, newsletters, award entries and firm news
• Assisting with stats and other reporting, internally and externally
• Collating impact reports and data in relation to pro bono work and projects
• Preparing and delivering internal and external presentations on pro bono
• Contributing to ESI’s pro bono strategy
• Attending conferences and trainings to continue your development 
• Undertaking pro bono casework

Skills and experience

• Qualified lawyer with 3+ years PQE 
• Experience working in a pro bono team (preferable but not essential)
• Substantial experience of volunteering on pro bono cases 
• Experience working in a collaborative team 
• Strong people management skills 
• Strong project management skills (including use of technology)
• Experience interacting with clients and lawyers 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Efficient time and workload management skills 
• Experience of working with vulnerable clients 
• Passionate about access to justice and social impact 
• Resilient and able to work under pressure 
• Ability to anticipate, identify and address risks 
• Able to inspire and engage colleagues at all levels 

ESI’s Pro Bono Practice
Our pro bono practice provides free legal advice to support the most vulnerable in our communities.  In 2024, we provided more than 16,000 hours of pro bono support to charities, not-for-profits, and low-income individuals across EMEA.  Find our more here: Pro bono | Eversheds Sutherland Reports | Responsible Business | Eversheds Sutherland

Awards and accolades include:

• Chambers UK Awards 2025, Outstanding Pro Bono Firm
• Legal 500 ESG Awards 2024, Law Firm of the Year 
• LawWorks Pro Bono Awards 2024, Best International Pro Bono Award (Highly Commended)
• LawWorks Pro Bono Awards 2023, Best International Pro Bono Award 
• PILnet Global Partnership Award and Local Impact Award 2023

What’s in it for you?
At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits focused on looking after you: your development, your performance, your financial future and your health, as well as providing the opportunity to make a contribution to the world.

• We’re fair, transparent and equitable
• We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, going above and beyond and your individual performance
• We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid ways of working
• We support your health and performance through our dental, healthcare and wellness support
• We support everything you are and all you bring through our powerful commitment to diversity and inclusion
• We provide a platform for your career, whatever your ambitions through our structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs
• We provide experience and opportunity through international and cross-function exposure
• We provide an opportunity to give back through our pro bono work and community engagement
• We help you plan ahead through retirement planning, insurance and assurance 

Diversity & Inclusion

At Eversheds Sutherland, “Inclusive” is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients’ goals: together.

We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations.

Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.

We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process. If there is any adjustment or support you need, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best assist you.

For you,

For your success.

And what's next.