Trustee - Senior Lawyer

World Horse Welfare; Scole; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a senior lawyer to join its Council of Trustees. This role offers a unique opportunity to guide the strategic direction of the organization while working alongside a dedicated team of volunteers. The ideal candidate will possess commercial and chancery law expertise and share the charity's values of compassion and forward-thinking. This position not only allows for professional growth but also the chance to influence meaningful change within the charity sector. Join a diverse network of professionals and contribute to a cause that makes a real difference in the lives of horses and the community.

Benefits

Networking Opportunities

Skill Development

Participation in Special Events

Qualifications

• Senior lawyer with experience in commercial and chancery law.
• Empathy with the charity's aims and values is essential.

Responsibilities

• Guide the charity's strategic direction as a Trustee.
• Influence the governance of the organization through diverse expertise.

Skills

Commercial Law

Chancery Law

Empathy

Education

Law Degree

Professional Legal Qualification

Job description

Could you join our Trustees to help guide our work? Our charity’s incredible volunteers help with our work across our four rescue and rehoming centres, at our Head Office in Norfolk, out at events, and make up our Council of Trustees. This elected group of professionals is responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of our charity and, to do this effectively, our Council includes people with diverse areas of expertise, interests and backgrounds. In return for their time and knowledge, Trustees enjoy the opportunity to use and build their skills, attend a range of special events, become part of an outstanding network, and influence the direction of our charity.

We currently have a vacancy on the Council of Trustees for a senior lawyer with commercial/chancery experience and, while equine experience would be a bonus, you only need an empathy with our aims and an interest in helping to guide our work. We take pride in our values of being realistic in our approach, compassionate in our attitudes, behaviour, and decision-making, and forward-thinking in anticipating challenge and change.

The successful person will be expected to share these values. We embrace a diversity of perspectives to inform our day-to-day work, something which we would also like to see reflected in membership of our Council. We encourage expressions of interest from currently under-represented groups, including people from a broad age range, LGBTQ+, ethnically-diverse communities and disabled people.

Job Overview

ID: 1410362

Date Posted: Posted 2 days ago

Expiration Date: 02/05/2025

Location: Competitive