Deputy Clerk and General Counsel

Taylor Root; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational foundation in the United Kingdom is seeking a Deputy Clerk and General Counsel to provide legal and governance support to the board. The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor with over 5 years of experience in company and commercial law and a strong understanding of charity law. Responsibilities include overseeing governance processes, advising on compliance matters, and managing legal documentation. This role involves significant impact within the organization and requires strict adherence to safeguarding regulations.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience.
• Strong background in company and commercial law.
• Working knowledge of charity, property, and intellectual property.

Responsibilities

• Support governance processes including meetings and documentation.
• Advise on constitutional powers and governance requirements.
• Ensure operational compliance and manage risk.

Skills

Qualified solicitor

Company and commercial law

Charity law knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Education

5+ years PQE

Job description

Overview

A prestigious educational foundation is seeking a Deputy Clerk and General Counsel to join its central office team.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of a complex and impactful independent educational organisation, advising Governors and executives on legal and governance matters.

The Role

Reporting to the Clerk to the Governors and General Counsel, you will play a key role in supporting governance, legal compliance and corporate / commercial matters across various charitable entities.

Responsibilities

• Supporting governance processes, including overseeing meetings, preparing agendas, drafting resolutions, managing documentation and minute-taking.
• Advising on constitutional powers and requirements and preparing reports on governance.
• Ensuring operational compliance and supporting the oversight of risk management and data management processes.
• Leading on the drafting of key policy documentation.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts relating to a broad range of corporate, commercial and charity matters and assisting in the management of transactions.
• Advising on the management and protection of intellectual property.
• Liaising with external professionals, domestically and internationally.
• Other ad hoc legal advice across a range of matters.

About you

• Qualified solicitor with 5+ years PQE
• Strong background in company and commercial law, gained in-house or from a top-tier law firm
• Working knowledge of charity, property and intellectual property
• Experience of operating withing an environment that requires strict adherence to compliance with regulatory requirements
• Experience in the education sector desirable

This role involves safeguarding responsibilities and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Applicants must not be barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in a prestigious independent educational environment, please apply or reach out confidentially for more details.

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