Paralegal, Charities & Grants

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

Job summary

A charity organization in the UK is seeking a paralegal to join their legal team. The candidate will play a vital role in drafting contracts, offering legal advice, and improving awareness of legal issues within the organization. This position supports essential human rights initiatives and requires a passion for not-for-profit work.

Qualifications

• Experience in charity sector or NGO.
• Knowledge of complex agreements, particularly in corporate or funds law preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with contract drafting, especially grants contracts.
• Conduct legal research and provide ad hoc legal advice.
• Support governance-related legal documentation and due diligence.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Willingness to learn

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, support matters related to governance, legal documentation, and due diligence. You will also provide ad hoc legal advice and conduct 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. Experience with complex agreements, especially in corporate or funds law, would be advantageous. 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 play a key role in its legal and operational work.