**Charity Solicitor Job Description**
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Are you a dedicated and passionate solicitor looking to make a positive impact in the lives of young people across the UK? Do you have experience in charity law and a desire to join a growing team of like-minded individuals?
We are seeking an experienced Solicitor who has experience in Charity Law to join our team on an ad-hoc basis. As a member of our team, you will provide legal advice, guidance, and support to our organization, working closely with our General Counsel and Paralegals to ensure timely completion of required actions.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal advice and support to our CEO and Board of Directors/Trustees, as well as supporting the development of long-term strategies for our organization. You will also act as a point of contact for legal matters and support keeping our organization up-to-date and informed of new and existing laws and regulations applicable to our operations and industry.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* Liaise with the General Counsel and team of Paralegals to ensure timely completion of required actions
* Provide key support to the General Counsel, presenting comprehensive legal advice and support to the CEO and Board of Directors/Trustees
* Support the development of long-term strategies, including supporting the advancement of the organization and any commercial subsidiaries
* Act as a point of contact for legal matters
**Requirements:**
* Be a qualified solicitor or recognized legal professional
* Have recent experience in providing legal advice and support to charities or companies in Australia
* Experience as a solicitor or legal professional within the non-profit/charity sector is essential
* Possess detailed knowledge of specific laws and regulations pertaining to the industry that we work in, as well as local laws within Australia
* Ability to interpret and convey complex legal information in an understandable format
* Public speaking skills and the ability to present and defend legal arguments
**Benefits of Volunteering:**
* Professional and personal development opportunities in a variety of skill areas through volunteering in real roles
* Becoming a member of a strong network of likeminded individuals, spread across the globe, who you can connect with and collaborate with both within and outside of the organization
* Access to bespoke discounts, specifically designed for non-profit workers and volunteers
* Opportunities to truly shape the future of the organization, having a direct influence over the impact that we have on our direct beneficiaries
**Our Mission:**
Our mission is to continue to grow towards becoming one of the best charities in the UK. Our aim is to do this by building a diverse team, rich with different backgrounds and perspectives. Therefore, even if you feel you only are a 75% match, we would still love to hear from you. Skills can be learned, but diversity cannot.