Senior Legal Counsel (3 days per week)

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Senior Legal Counsel (3 days per week), London

Client:

Carlyle Kingswood Global

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

Job Description:

Senior Legal Counsel (3 days per week)

Leading Philanthropic Organisation

Location: London (Hybrid Working Available)

About Our Client:

Our client is an independent registered charity dedicated to making philanthropy more efficient and impactful. They work with donors, wealth advisors, and institutions to facilitate strategic and tax-efficient philanthropy. Their focus is on donor-advised funds (DAFs) and innovative giving solutions.

The Role:

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join their team. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role will play a pivotal part in ensuring legal and regulatory compliance, providing expert legal advice on charity law, governance, private client matters, and complex philanthropic structures. This role is available on a part-time basis (3 days per week).

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide strategic legal counsel on all aspects of UK charity law, including governance, compliance, and regulatory matters.
2. Advise on private client matters, particularly in relation to philanthropy, donor-advised funds, trusts, estate planning, and tax-efficient giving.
3. Support staff on legal aspects of grantmaking, drafting and reviewing grant agreements, and advising on regulatory implications.
4. Draft, review, and negotiate legal agreements, including donor agreements, funding arrangements, contracts, and policies.
5. Conduct legal research and stay up to date with relevant regulatory developments impacting the organisation and the philanthropic sector.
6. Assist in developing organisational policies, risk management frameworks, and legal compliance procedures.
7. Liaise with external counsel, regulatory bodies, and key stakeholders to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
8. Provide training and guidance to internal teams on legal and compliance issues.
9. Support the Development Team in working with advisors and donors relating to complex or illiquid gifts, ensuring proper due diligence.
10. Work in partnership with Finance and Operations teams to manage the liquidation, tracking, and reporting of illiquid assets.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

1. A strong background in UK charity law and private client matters, ideally with experience in donor-advised funds or philanthropic structures.
2. Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with significant post-qualification experience from a high-ranking law firm or in-house role.
3. Expertise in trusts, estate planning, and tax-efficient giving, including familiarity with complex philanthropic vehicles.
4. In-depth understanding of UK regulatory requirements affecting charities and tax-exempt organisations.
5. Experience advising high-net-worth individuals and families on charitable giving strategies.
6. Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
7. A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to navigate complex legal issues.
8. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a small, dynamic team.
9. A passion for philanthropy and the charitable sector.

What Our Client Offers:

1. Competitive salary and benefits package.
2. The opportunity to work at the forefront of philanthropy in a dynamic and growing organisation.
3. Hybrid working with a supportive and collaborative team environment.
4. Professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on charitable giving.

For more information contact Jonathan Smyth