Join a lean, “business-first” legal team within an award-winning international non-profit driving the global climate agenda. Reporting to the Head of Legal, this role is designed for a junior\/mid-level commercial lawyer who thrives on the autonomy to run their own matters, while operating in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
You’ll be the “go-to” lawyer on day-to-day commercial contracting for partnerships, sponsorships, and events. As a trusted partner to the wider business, you’ll provide incisive, commercial advice to keep our mission moving. If you’re looking for a role with real breadth and a direct link to environmental impact, this is it.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Key responsibilities will include:<\/p>\n
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- Contract lead: You’ll take primary responsibility for drafting and negotiating agreements that power their programmes and high-profile events. You’ll balance pace with proportionate risk management across events, sponsorships, partnerships.<\/li>\n
- Operational Autonomy: You’ll own the lifecycle of your matters. You’ll identify risks early and present clear, viable options to the Head of Legal when high-level escalation is needed.<\/li>\n
- Empowering the business: You’ll look for ways to streamline how they work ensuring the legal team provides maximum value while empowering the wider business to handle day-to-day matters confidently.<\/li>\n
- Business Partnering: You’ll be a strategic adviser to programme, events and marketing colleagues to shape deal terms, demystify complex legal issues, and keep projects moving.<\/li>\n
- Brand and IP Protection: You’ll act as the frontline guardian for their brand in marketing and partner arrangements, ensuring their intellectual property is both protected and put to work.<\/li>\n
- Sharing Knowledge: Designing and delivering legal training and guidance to set up teams for success<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
You’ll work in a highly collaborative, international environment, where a diversity of perspectives and experiences is valued and encouraged.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Profile Required:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Qualified solicitor in the UK or a common law jurisdiction, with c. 3-6 years’ PQE<\/li>\n
- This role requires someone with strong commercial contracts experience, either from a law firm or in-house. If someone has experience of data privacy or IP, that would be helpful.<\/li>\n
- Someone who has a strong in-house perspective: you need to be comfortable handling multiple priorities and being comfortable handling a broad range of legal queries.<\/li>\n
- Someone who’s diligent, proactive, and personable.<\/li>\n
- Someone who is aligned with the priorities of a climate motivated organisation, with a strong interest in the non-profit sector.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What the company offers:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- This is a permanent position, with the salary being offered \u00a349,000 to \u00a355,000 per annum, based on experience.<\/li>\n
- Based in their London office, they operate working on a hybrid basis with 5 days required in the office across 2 weeks (e.g. 3 days in the office one week, and 2 days the following week).<\/li>\n
- Generous holiday allowance: 25 days annually, plus public holidays and 3 extra days for our Christmas to New Year closure<\/li>\n
- 10% employer pension contribution: Non-contributory scheme available after three months’ service<\/li>\n
- Long-service reward: An additional day’s holiday after three and six years with us<\/li>\n
- Flexible and hybrid working: Supporting your work-life balance<\/li>\n
- Comprehensive health benefits: Cash plan and private medical insurance after completing probation<\/li>\n
- Family-first policies: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave, plus support for fertility treatments<\/li>\n
- Wellbeing perks: Monthly wellbeing allowance and Headspace membership<\/li>\n
- Additional leave options: Paid leave for volunteering, moving house, and getting married<\/li>\n
- Peace of mind: Life assurance from your first day<\/li>\n
- Cycling support: E-bike and bike loan scheme up to \u00a31,000<\/li>\n
- Travel made easier: Season ticket and e-bike membership loan scheme<\/li>\n
- Investing in you: Learning and development opportunities to help you thrive in a global, purpose-driven organisation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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