Legal Director

Opportunity to join a Charity as a Legal Director – 12 month fixed term contract

A unique opportunity to join a charitable organisation in a period of growth and development. Focused on supporting emerging and growing charitable projects, this organisation is seeking their first Legal Director for a 12-month fixed term contract.

As Legal Director, you will help build and lead the legal and governance function during a critical start-up phase, shaping legal strategy from the ground up. You will define structure, governance, legal infrastructure, and risk frameworks while supporting organisational growth and international expansion.

To be considered, you will be a qualified Lawyer with significant experience and expertise in governance, legal structuring, and regulatory compliance. You will have a strong understanding of risk management frameworks and organisational risk as well as experience supporting Boards and senior leadership teams. Experience in the charity, non-profit, or social impact sector is highly desirable.

This role can be offered on a remote basis (with occasional travel to London) or hybrid working (London). This is an initial 12-month fixed term contract.

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually.

If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.