Paralegal, Charities & Grants

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading charity as a paralegal, where you'll assist with contracts, governance, and legal matters. This role offers a chance to impact vulnerable communities through essential legal support. Ideal for those passionate about non-profit work.

Qualifications

• Experience in charity law and grants.
• Background in corporate or funds is useful.

Responsibilities

• Assist with contract drafting and negotiations.
• Support governance, legal documentation, and due diligence.
• Conduct legal research and provide ad hoc legal advice.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Initiative

Job description

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This charity is an independent philanthropic organisation specialising in providing basic and essential human rights to vulnerable people in a number of different countries.

About the Opportunity

A unique opportunity now exists for a paralegal with charity law and grants experience to join the legal team. In this role, you will assist with contract drafting (particularly grants contracts) and negotiations, as well as support in matters relating to governance, legal documentation, and due diligence. You will also assist with ad hoc legal advice and carry out legal research. Additionally, you will help improve processes and raise awareness within the organisation about the importance of legal issues, always upholding the organisation's values.

About You

The role requires a paralegal with experience in the charity sector or an NGO. The agreements are complex, and a background in corporate or funds would also be useful. A keen interest in working for a not-for-profit organisation is essential. You must have excellent interpersonal skills, be willing to learn, and demonstrate initiative.

This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a truly unique non-profit organisation and to play a key role in the legal and operational work of this international charity.