Interim Charity Lawyer

LAW Absolute is recruiting on behalf of a national charity, looking for a qualified lawyer to undertake a Manager role in their legal team on an interim basis. Whilst the head office is based in London, the role can be done largely remotely, with travel to the office anticipated once or twice a quarter. The work itself will be to advise on general legal matters and commercial contracts. This will involve drafting and negotiating new agreements, advising on commercial risk, procurement, relevant IP and data protection matters and general other advice to internal stakeholders. As a key part of the in-house team, the stakeholders that you will be working and advising span all areas across the organisation including HR, fundraising, finance and IT. As a charitable organisation you will also be required to ensure compliance with relevant legal guidance and frameworks and policies and ensure governance and best practice within this sector. Suitable candidates must be UK qualified lawyers or be Commonwealth qualified and have legal experience working as a lawyer within the UK. Whilst previous experience of working within a charity would be an advantage, any experience of working with the public sector or not for profit organisations would also be relevant. You should be able to demonstrate experience in contract law, working within regulatory frameworks and a track record of delivering solutions for multiple stakeholders. Candidates must be able to demonstrate where they have taken ownership of legal advice, governance and compliance across an organisation and have excellent communication skills. The role is initially offered on a contract basis for at least three months but there is the possibility of the role being extended or made permanent. It is for an immediate start so please only apply if you are able to start work with less than two weeks' notice or you are immediately available.