Legal and Compliance Officer

Samaritans; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Legal and Compliance Officer to support its Legal Team. This role involves ensuring compliance with contract processes and data protection, among other responsibilities. The position offers a 12-month fixed term contract with hybrid working options, requiring in-person collaboration at least twice a month.

Qualifications

• Experience in legal advice and compliance roles.
• Strong knowledge of contract management and procurement processes.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Advise on contract principles and procurement processes.
• Maintain contract templates and guidance resources.
• Support broader legal and compliance processes as required.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Data protection

Compliance processes

Job description

Overview

Join Samaritans as a Legal and Compliance Officer and you’ll play a vital role in supporting Samaritans’ Legal Team. You’ll help ensure our contractual and procurement processes are followed, enabling strong and secure external relationships. You will also provide support for data protection and the wider compliance process.

12-month fixed term contract

Hybrid working: Linked to our Ewell (Surrey) office

In-person working: Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value. We work in person around 2 days or more per month

Responsibilities

• Advise on contract principles and procurement processes
• Maintain contract templates, guidance materials, and training resources
• Oversee the signing of contracts and maintain our contracts database
• Support the drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts
• Advise staff on common contractual issues including variations, renewals, disputes and terminations
• Assist with Records of Processing Activity (RoPA) and Subject Access Requests
• Support broader legal and compliance processes as required

Hybrid: Homeworking and Surrey office working