Taylor Root
Legal Counsel - Global Climate Charity | 12-month FTC
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Taylor Root is working with a leading, global climate action organisation who support companies by setting and implementing emission reduction targets. They work with companies across a range of sectors including aviation, chemicals, financial services, retail, and consumer goods.
They are looking to hire a Legal Counsel who will provide expertise and guidance to support the charity’s mission and operations. Sitting within a legal team of three, this is a broad role covering the entirety of the organisation as it continues to develop operations globally.
The role is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract, but the intention is to have someone who can join them longer than that and the role will likely be extended.
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Responsibilities
- Providing legal advice related to the UK charity/nonprofit sector.
- Drafting and negotiating a range of commercial agreements (e.g. procurement, technology, privacy, grants, consulting) and overseeing the contract management function.
- Advising on ad hoc legal issues relating to data privacy, IP, and employment law.
- Provide support for compliance with UK Charity law and ESG requirements.
- Working closely with cross-functional teams within the organisation, providing legal advice, training, and support to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Assisting with Company Secretarial matters.
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Sitting within a collaborative, personable, and committed team, you'll have lots of exposure and be very front facing with different business teams.
Experience required
- 2+ years’ post qualification experience, having trained at a well-reputed law firm or comparable in-house experience.
- English qualified solicitor, or solicitor qualified in a common-law jurisdiction.
- Excellent communication, drafting and organisation skills.
- Practical and problem-solving mindset.
- Knowledge or interest in the ESG/sustainability issues.
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