Legal Counsel - Not-For-Profit

About Our Client

Our client is a well-respected player in the Not For Profit sector. With a sizeable team and significant influence, this organisation is renowned for its commitment to providing excellent services to its members and the broader community.

Job Description

• Identifying legal risks within the company and advising on appropriate ways to manage and mitigate such risks that are relevant and proportionate to the organisation and its activities.
• Dealing with the preparation, negotiation, drafting, revision, and finalisation of various contract documents including Terms of Service and a range of terms and conditions to support business activities. You will be expected to apply your expertise across 'standard terms', supplier terms as well as bespoke contracts.
• Advising generally upon a range of non-contentious contract, commercial and procurement related issues, including NDAs.
• Advising the business on intellectual property matters (including trademarks) and supporting our external advisers who manage our trademark portfolio.
• Giving advice and support to the Information Governance team on data governance and FOI matters.
• Advising generally, where necessary, on matters relating to liability, including company insurance.
• Providing legal support to commercial activities such as prize draws and gambling, Advertising Standards, Equality Impact Assessments, and escalations via the complaints procedure.
• Supporting The Head of Legal and Governance and Senior Legal Counsel in preparing and delivering training in legal matters across the business.
• Working in collaboration with the Head of Legal and Governance where necessary to instruct and manage external counsel and other third parties.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Legal Counsel should have:

• A degree in law and admission to practice law.
• Profound knowledge of legal principles and procedures.
• Exceptional contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work independently.
• Familiarity with the Not For Profit sector would be advantageous.

• A competitive salary in the range of £45,000 - £50,000 per year.
• The chance to make a real difference in a well-respected Not For Profit organisation.
• Hybrid working of 2 days in the office and 3 days at home.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment in Gloucester.
• Regular opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• A generous holiday leave allowance of 30 days holiday, with an additional 3 days at Christmas and bank holidays on top.
• 35 hour working week.

We welcome all suitable candidates to apply for this exciting role as a Legal Counsel.