Strategic General Counsel - Board-Level Risk & Impact

Taylor Root; Royal Borough of Greenwich; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Root is seeking a General Counsel for a leading UK charity. The role involves strategic legal leadership at Board and Executive level, guiding governance, risk and regulatory matters, and shaping how the organisation operates.

The successful candidate will lead a senior legal team, translate strategy into practical frameworks, and influence stakeholders to drive meaningful change. Flexible hybrid working with London office attendance required.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with at least 12 PQE.
• Experience leading legal teams and reporting to Board.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal oversight at Board and Executive level.
• Lead and develop a senior legal team.
• Navigate complex regulatory, information governance and risk matters.
• Turn strategy into practical governance and policy frameworks.
• Influence stakeholders and drive organisational change.

Skills

Board-level experience

Leadership of legal team

Regulatory risk management

Strategic framing

Stakeholder influence

Education

Qualified solicitor (UK)

Job description

Taylor Root is seeking a General Counsel for a leading UK charity. The role involves strategic legal leadership at Board and Executive level, guiding governance, risk and regulatory matters, and shaping how the organisation operates.

The successful candidate will lead a senior legal team, translate strategy into practical frameworks, and influence stakeholders to drive meaningful change. Flexible hybrid working with London office attendance required.