Legal Counsel – Charitable Foundation

Taylor Root Dusseldorf; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit foundation in London is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel. The role involves advising on charity law, negotiating commercial contracts, and addressing IP issues. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in charity law and a passion for purpose-led work. The position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working conditions.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Hybrid working

4-day week considered

Generous benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in charity law and governance.
• Strong commercial contracts experience from a law firm or in-house.
• Experience with international organizations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on charity law and governance matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Address IP and data protection legal issues.
• Support the development of the legal function.

Skills

Charity law

Commercial contracts

IP law

Data protection

Job description

Overview

Legal Counsel – Charitable Foundation | London

Our client is a unique, values-led organisation and we are looking to hire an experienced lawyer to join the team (title depending on experience). This is a rare opportunity to join a growing non-profit foundation with a fantastic culture of authenticity, that is making a global impact.

The role is broad and meaningful, covering:

• Charity law and governance
• Commercial contracts
• IP, data protection and more

You’ll report to and work closely with a busy and inspiring Chief Legal Officer, helping to shape the legal function as the organisation expands.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on charity law and governance matters
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts
• Address IP, data protection and related legal issues
• Support the development of the legal function as the organisation grows

What we are looking for

We are looking for a commercially minded, collaborative and curious individual with a passion for purpose-led work. The successful candidate will have strong charity law and commercial contracts experience gained at a law firm or in-house.

Experience with international organisations, publishing and media and/or philanthropic foundations is a plus.

Benefits on offer

• Highly competitive salary
• Hybrid working (min. 2 days/week in the office)
• 4-day week considered
• Generous benefits

If this sounds like you, or someone you know, we’d love to hear from you.

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