Lawyer (Charity law or Employment law or General Commercial or Criminal Law)

An exciting opportunity for a volunteer with a start-up Anti-bullying Charity. Support us internally and potentially externally with victims of bullying and harassment.

With your help, we want to be the "go-to" charity for anti-bullying. We want to ensure that we stay within the legal framework for charities and also provide, where needed, the legal advice and direction where we can.

What are we looking for?

• Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with rights of audience
• Criminal law with experience or focus on anti-bullying and anti-harassment
• Charity law
• Employment law
• General Commercial
• Good, recent advocacy, drafting and negotiation experience
• Good communicator
• Can work on your own initiative and as part of a team
• Provide practical advice
• Passion for our cause and mission

What will you be doing?

Background in Charity Law, Employment Law, General Commercial, Criminal Law

• You must be qualified and practising in the UK
• We need help with contract law
• With legal compliance and policies
• Provide us with an understanding of the position of legality regarding our policies and procedures with regards to the UK Charities Framework
• Provide clear and practical advice and guidance on the Charity legislation
• Assist in providing advice in the event of a dispute in order that we find a resolution
• Provide us with clear and practical advice with regards to bullying and harassment
• Where called on to support potential victims by providing advice and direction for the victim
• Any other Ad Hoc request
• Location Home-based, but ideally located in the London area in order to have face-to-face discussions in the future

Working with you will work with our CEO, Policy Team, and HR department