Legal & Compliance Officer

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Legal & Compliance Officer to join their mission-driven charity. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to children's education and welfare while ensuring legal and health & safety compliance across multiple sites. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in corporate and property law to navigate complex legal matters, advise on compliance, and support the charity's operational needs. Join a collaborative team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people while enjoying flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Significant experience in corporate and property law.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety obligations.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on corporate legal matters and compliance.
• Oversee health & safety inspections across all sites.
• Support risk identification and mitigation strategies.

Skills

UK corporate law

commercial property law

health & safety compliance

contract negotiation

interpersonal skills

organizational skills

Education

NEBOSH or IOSH qualification

Job description

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Location: Edinburgh
Contract Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Fixed-Term
Reports to: Senior Trustee

About Us:

We are a dedicated children's education charity, committed to providing safe, inspiring spaces where young people can thrive. As we grow and manage multiple office and learning centre properties, we are seeking a capable and proactive Legal & Compliance Officer to support our operations. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organisation while playing a key role in ensuring our legal, property, and health & safety compliance.

Role Overview:

The Legal & Compliance Officer will support the charity in a broad range of legal matters, particularly those relating to commercial property, corporate governance, contracts, and health and safety. While not required to be a solicitor, the successful candidate will have significant experience in corporate and property law, and a sound understanding of compliance in the context of health and safety for multi-site operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Legal & Property

• Provide guidance on corporate legal matters, including contracts, policies, and governance
• Advise on commercial leases, landlord-tenant issues, property acquisition/licensing, and property compliance
• Review and negotiate contracts with suppliers, service providers, and third parties
• Ensure all property-related documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and legally compliant

Health & Safety Compliance

• Oversee and support the scheduling and completion of health & safety inspections across all charity-owned or occupied sites
• Ensure all sites are compliant with relevant health & safety laws and best practices
• Liaise with external advisors or inspectors where required
• Support the implementation of risk assessments and internal H&S policies

General Compliance & Risk

• Keep abreast of legal and regulatory changes relevant to the charity sector
• Support internal training and awareness for legal and compliance matters
• Work with leadership on risk identification and mitigation strategies

Person Specification:

• Strong working knowledge of UK corporate and commercial property law
• Proven experience working in a legal, compliance, or governance-related role (in-house or private practice)
• Practical knowledge of health & safety obligations in an office or educational environment
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Alignment with the values and mission of a children-focused charity
• Previous experience working in or with the charity or education sectors
• NEBOSH or IOSH qualification (or similar)
• Experience managing or coordinating property inspections or facilities compliance

What We Offer:

• The chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Flexible or hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunities for professional development and training