Legal Services Lead - Not-for-Profit (Part-time) Surrey/Hybrid

Surrey Permanent View Job Description
The Legal Services Lead will oversee and manage all legal matters, ensuring compliance and providing expert guidance within the not-for-profit sector. This role is based in Surrey and involves supporting organisational goals through effective legal strategies.
  • Legal Services Lead for a Leading Children's brain injury charity
  • Part-time (4-days per week), Surrey / Hybrid

About Our Client

This not-for-profit organisation is a small-sized entity dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the community. They operate within the legal framework to support their mission and provide valuable services to their beneficiaries.

Job Description

  • Provide legal advice to the organisation on governance, contracts, and compliance matters.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other legal documents.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations affecting the not-for-profit sector.
  • Develop and implement legal policies and procedures for the organisation.
  • Collaborate with external legal counsel on complex legal issues when necessary.
  • Support the organisation in managing legal risks effectively.
  • Deliver training and updates to staff on legal and compliance matters.
  • Act as the key legal point of contact for the organisation.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Legal Services Lead should have:

  • A qualification in law and eligibility to practise as a solicitor or barrister in England.
  • Previous experience in a legal role, ideally within the not-for-profit or charitable sector.
  • Strong knowledge of contract law, governance, and compliance requirements.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • The ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under deadlines.
  • A proactive and solution-oriented approach to legal challenges.

What's on Offer

For further details about this Part-Time opportunity, please apply to this advert or, contact David Taylor of Michael Page Legal for a conversation in confidence.

Contact
David Taylor
Quote job ref
JN-082025-6808944
Phone number
+44 207 269 2358

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Not-for-Profit - In House
Sector
Not For Profit
Location
Surrey
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
David Taylor
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2358
Job reference
JN-082025-6808944