Volunteer Lawyer
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Role Summary
Join Children Not Numbers as a Volunteer Lawyer, assisting with legal support for impactful projects in the UK. Ideal for experienced solicitors or barristers.
Key Responsibilities
Skills Required
- Assisting with reviewing, drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, funding agreements, partnership agreements, memorandums of understanding and other corporate documents.
- Identifying and providing commercial solutions to problems.
- Reviewing, commenting and drafting commercial agreements with minimal supervision.
- Liaising with external legal professionals and other stakeholders as required.
- Supporting the team and organisation in managing legal risks and compliance, including maintaining records and ensuring appropriate documentation.
- Attending and supporting meetings, including taking notes or drafting follow-up actions as needed.
- Supporting teams across the organisation with legal queries and liaising with internal colleagues in a professional, respectful and timely manner
- Qualified solicitor, barrister, legal executive, or equivalent experience in the UK.
- Strong knowledge of UK legal systems and regulatory frameworks.
- Excellent analytical and research skills with the ability to handle complex legal issues.
- High-level communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office tools and legal research platforms.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively along with team working.
- Comfortable working independently on matters at short notice and in accordance with tight timeframes.
Working Conditions
- An opportunity to work alongside an experienced and dedicated in-house legal team.
- A chance to contribute your skills to meaningful work with significant social impact.
- Valuable experience in the legal aspects of a dynamic and growing organisation.
Requirements
- Qualified solicitor
- barrister
- legal executive or equivalent experience
Eligibility Criteria
Qualified solicitors or barristers in the UK are encouraged to apply for this volunteer position.
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