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Join Save the Children UK as General Counsel and Company Secretary for a chance to make real impact for children while working in a flexible and inclusive environment.
Overview
Salary
£100000
Location
London, UK - Hybrid
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Expires
Expires at anytime
About Us
Save the Children UK is a vibrant organisation dedicated to ensuring every child has a fair start, learning opportunities, and protection from harm. We respond promptly to crises, prioritizing children's needs and advocating for them. We work relentlessly to achieve lasting results for millions of children, especially the most vulnerable.
Role Summary
- As General Counsel and Company Secretary, you'll lead our Legal, Enterprise Risk, and Company Secretariat teams.
- You'll be responsible for ensuring good governance and integrity in all our operations.
- You'll act as a trusted advisor to the CEO, Executive Leadership Team, and Board.
- Your role will involve overseeing internal audit performance and incorporating legal, governance, and risk perspectives into organisational decision-making.
Role Requirements
- Must be an English qualified lawyer with experience in charity and fundraising laws, corporate governance, commercial contracts, intellectual property, IT, and corporate law.
- Experience in an in-house legal role, preferably within a charity and international contexts, is ideal.
- You should have senior experience leading teams, working with executives and trustees, and possess excellent communication skills.
Application Process Details
This role is based in our Farringdon office, London, with a 'remote first' hybrid and flexible work arrangement. Office attendance of at least two days most weeks is required.
Save the Children UK is seeking a highly experienced individual to join our team as General Counsel and Company Secretary. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with our Board of Trustees, Chief Executive, and leaders across SCUK, as well as partners across the global Save the Children Movement, to drive impactful outcomes for children.
About Us: Save the Children UK is dedicated to giving every child the best start in life, opportunities to learn, and protection from harm. We respond swiftly when crisis strikes, ensuring children's needs are met and their voices heard. We strive for lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.
The Role: As General Counsel and Company Secretary, you will guide our decisions to align with our mission and values, ensuring SCUK operates with integrity, transparency, and strong governance. You will lead our Legal, Enterprise Risk, and Company Secretariat functions, oversee internal audit performance, and serve as a trusted adviser to the CEO, Executive Leadership Team, and Board. Your role will involve integrating legal, governance, and risk-thinking into organizational decision-making, fostering innovation and impact while ensuring compliance and safeguarding our reputation and obligations.
Job Requirements: You must be an English qualified lawyer with extensive experience in charity and fundraising laws, corporate governance, commercial contracts, intellectual property, IT, and corporate law. Experience in an in-house legal role, preferably within a charity and international contexts, is ideal. You should have senior experience managing teams and working with executives and trustees, a strong understanding of the contexts in which Save the Children operates, and excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Benefits: Working at Save the Children UK provides not only a sense of purpose but also a comprehensive range of benefits focused on flexibility, inclusion, health, and wellbeing. These include flexible working options, a cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programs, and more.
Location & Ways of Working: The role is based in our Farringdon office, London, with a 'remote first' hybrid and flexible work arrangement. You will need to be in the office at least two days most weeks and some out-of-hours work may be required.
