Legal Counsel (Maternity cover)

Job title:

Legal Counsel (Maternity cover)

Company

Save the Children

Job description

Job Description:Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for a Legal Counsel (Maternity Cover) to join our global team.Team and Job PurposeTogether with other members of the Save the Children International (SCI) legal team based in SCI’s global team, the role holder will be responsible for providing a first-class legal service and high quality, strategic advice on legal issues across SCI and the wider Save the Children movement. In this role, the successful candidate will primarily support SCI’s international programme delivery.This is a fantastic opportunity for a mid-level to senior commercially-minded lawyer to move into, or to build upon existing expertise in, the NGO sector, and to do interesting, challenging and meaningful work as part of a dynamic team.Role purposeThe role holder will be expected, depending on experience and business needs, to:

• Support SCI’s programme delivery operations by supporting SCI’s country offices in one or more regions (MENAEE, Asia, Africa or Latin America) in their corporate or contractual enquiries (including in areas such as procurement, programming, awards and finance);

• Provide strong legal advice and analysis on legal risk in the context of SCI’s global programme delivery;

• Provide legal advice relating to SCI’s operations in matters of global scope or implication (such as global policy changes or discussions in the areas of HR, Transformation Delivery, Supply Chain, Finance, Treasury and Fundraising);

• Advise on the governance requirements of a global organisation;

• Take the lead on managing certain contractual and legal risk matters/projects;

• Take the lead on managing relationships with certain SCI core functions; and

• Be involved with managing other aspects of the SCI legal team, for example legal team well-being, pro bono relationships, internal team know how initiatives etc.

This is a complex, interesting role, involving engagement with a variety of functions and stakeholders within Save the Children.In the event of a major humanitarian emergency or other organisational crisis, the post-holder will be expected to work outside the normal job description and to be able to vary working hours accordingly.Job Title: Legal Counsel (Maternity Cover) 967959274Reports To: Deputy General Counsel or another senior member of the Legal Team (Programme Delivery) as appropriateWork Pattern: Hybrid/Remote with flexible working options availableContract Length: Fixed Term Contract 12 monthsGrade: P6Location: Any approved Save the Children International office location. For a full list of locations that Save the Children International can hire in, please visit:Time Zone (that the role holder must be available to work in): GMT, +/- 3Right to Work: The successful candidate must possess the unrestricted right to work in their current or preferred location for the duration of employment.Language Requirements: English. Ability to work in another of SCI’s core languages, aside from English (French, Arabic or Spanish) desirable but not essential.International Travel Requirements: YesBudget Responsibility: No direct budget responsibilities but role holder may be required to independently manage external legal costs within overall legal budget.People Management Responsibility: NonePrincipal AccountabilitiesAdvising on SCI’s operations, including delivering high quality and professional advice and support to Save the Children global teams, regional and country offices on a diverse range of legal issues relating to international development and humanitarian operations globally, including:

• Providing legal advice on SCI’s global programme delivery and humanitarian operations by supporting SCI’s country offices in one or more regions (MENAEE, Asia, Africa or Latin America), for example

(i) advising offices on legal issues and legal risks relating to the set up and running of their local operations and contractual matters;(ii) advising on the legal aspects of scaling up programming operations, in particular, in a humanitarian crisis;(iii) advising on the legal aspects of certain safeguarding projects;(iv) negotiating frameworks for sub-contracting and sub-granting to third parties and partnerships with Governments, multi-lateral agencies, United Nations agencies, private sector and other NGOs;

• Providing advice to senior stakeholders within the organisation, including on legal risk and governance-related matters;

• Identifying and mitigating issues arising under Save the Children’s own internal frameworks;

• Managing advice from, and relationships with, SCI’s external law firms and helping SCI stakeholders to interpret and apply such advice;

• Identifying opportunities for training and new legal tools to manage and mitigate organisational risk, developing and delivering such training and tools;

• Supporting with identifying opportunities for training and new legal tools to manage and mitigate organisational risk, developing and delivering such training and tools; and

• Supporting at least one legal team initiative relating to well-being, managing and fostering pro bono relationships, identifying training, DEI and mentoring opportunities.

OptionalFor candidates with sufficient interest and expertise in change projects, there is also scope for the role to include supporting SCI’s Transformation Delivery function. Transformation Delivery projects involve complex technology matters and/or overhauling existing ways of working within the movement.Experience and SkillsEssential

• Exceptional legal skills.

• Experience in one or more of the following areas of law: general corporate, commercial / contract, employment, finance, treasury, charity/not-for-profit, data protection, intellectual property and/or dispute resolution.

• Demonstrated ability to business partner with a function/team/client, to understand their priorities and to come to pragmatic, legally appropriate solutions.

• Experience operating in a range of jurisdictions, including instructing overseas counsel.

• Ability to provide advice with authority at senior level, with excellent communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to strategically manage work priorities by addressing immediate critical issues and progressing long-term aims.

• Ability to work independently and use initiative to tackle new areas of law with confidence.

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with people at all levels and across different cultures and to act with credibility and diplomacy.

• Maintains a calm disposition and positive outlook, particularly when working under pressure.

• Constructive approach.

• Team player, with a full appreciation of the value of collaboration.

• Good understanding of (and the ability to adapt to) the context in which Save the Children operates.

• Commitment to the mission, vision and values of Save the Children.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the international development/humanitarian and charitable sectors.

• Ability to work in one of SCI’s core languages, aside from English (French, Arabic or Spanish).

• Client, project and stakeholder management.

• Previous in-house experience preferred.

• Working knowledge of data protection and its application in a global organisation preferable.

Education and QualificationsQualified as a solicitor or barrister in England or a common law jurisdiction from a minimum of 5 years+ PQE. Strong candidates who are qualified lawyers in non-common law jurisdictions will be considered.Working at Save the Children Internationalis the world’s leading organisation for children, employing ~25,000 staff. We save children’s lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential. Through our work in 116 countries, we put the most deprived and marginalised children first.We know that great people make a great organisation, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.The work here is challenging but is also immensely rewarding. At Save the Children, you will be in good company, working with talented, like-minded individuals who are determined to ensure that all children survive, learn, and are protected. Your contribution will help ensure children’s voices are heard at the highest levels, and that we achieve our global strategy, Ambition for Children 2030, and reach every last child.Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Equal OpportunitiesDEI is core to our vision, values and global strategy. Save the Children is committed to creating a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation, and one which will support us in our vision to ensure every child attains the right to survival, protection, development, and participation.We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, caring or parental responsibilities, age, or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply.Reasonable adjustments will be made should any candidate invited to interview require this.Application InformationPlease attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application. A full copy of the role profile can be found via the job listing. It is recommended that you save a copy of the role profile as it will no longer be available after the advert closes.Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the job advert may be closed earlier than advertised subject to the volume of suitable applicants. Please submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.Our recruitment process: * Application review by our recruiting team based on your CV and cover letter

• Two-stage competency-based interviews with the hiring team
• Some recruitment may include an additional assessment or case study stage, or a third stage interview
• If successful, you will receive a conditional offer of employment, followed by your contract subject to passing background checks

We need to keep children and adults safe so our selection process includes rigorous background checks and reflects our commitment to the protection of children and adults from abuse. All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our Code of Conduct and all policies and procedures relating to Anti-harassment, Health and Safety, Safeguarding, and DEI and Equal Opportunities.Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

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Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:30:46 GMT

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