Volunteer Legal Trustee | Outside In

Outside In Art; Brighton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity seeks a Volunteer Legal Trustee to guide its strategic direction and ensure compliance with legal obligations. In this impactful role, you will leverage your legal expertise to support artists facing barriers to the art world. You will help shape the charity's mission, provide vital legal advice on governance and compliance, and contribute to meaningful discussions that affect the lives of many. This is a unique opportunity to make a difference while enhancing your skills in a collaborative environment dedicated to social change.

Qualifications

• Experience in charity law, employment law, and GDPR/data protection.
• Ability to provide expert legal advice and manage external resources.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to developing and reviewing the charity’s strategic goals.
• Provide legal advice on contracts and ensure compliance with laws.
• Scrutinize papers and lead discussions on legal matters.

Skills

Legal Expertise

Charity Law

Employment Law

Commercial Contracts

GDPR/Data Protection

Education

Legal Training

Job description

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Could you be one of our Trustees? As a trustee of Outside In, you will play a crucial role in guiding the strategic direction of the charity, ensuring that we fulfill our mission and objectives effectively and responsibly.

What difference will you make?

You will make a difference in the lives of artists with disabilities, health issues, or social circumstances that hinder their access to the art world.

What are we looking for?

The legal expertise trustee position is suited for someone with legal training and experience, whether in-house or private practice. The Board considers issues such as charity law, employment law, commercial contracts, and GDPR/data protection. Each Trustee should use their skills, knowledge, or experience to help the Board make sound decisions, scrutinize papers, lead discussions, and provide expert advice on relevant areas.

What will you be doing?

1. Strategic: Contribute to developing and reviewing the charity’s strategic goals and objectives.
2. Legal Expertise: Provide legal advice on contracts, employment, HR, and charity governance; manage external legal resources as needed.
3. Governance: Ensure compliance with governing documents, charity law, company law, and other relevant legislation; make sure the Board understands its legal duties.