Legal Counsel – Charitable Foundation

  • Location
    London
  • Contract Type
    Permanent
  • Posted
  • Start Date
    ASAP
  • Industry
    Charity/non-profit/third sector
  • Salary
    competitive
  • Expiry Date
    2025-10-20

Legal Counsel – Charitable Foundation | London

Our client is a unique, values-led organisation and we are looking to hire an experienced lawyer to join the team (title depending on experience).

This is a rare opportunity to join a growing non-profit foundation with a fantastic culture of authenticity, that is making a global impact.

The role is broad and meaningful, covering:

  • Charity law and governance
  • Commercial contracts
  • IP, data protection and more

You’ll report to and work closely with a busy and inspiring Chief Legal Officer, helping to shape the legal function as the organisation expands.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a commercially minded, collaborative and curious individual with a passion for purpose-led work. The successful candidate will have strong charity law and commercial contracts experience gained at a law firm or in-house.

Experience with international organisations, publishing and media and/or philanthropic foundations is a plus.

Benefits on offer include:

  • Highly competitive salary
  • Hybrid working (min. 2 days/week in the office)
  • 4-day week considered
  • Generous benefits

If this sounds like you, or someone you know, we’d love to hear from you.


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