As Head of Legal, you will provide legal expertise and support across the organisation, ensuring compliance with UK charity law and regulatory requirements. You will work closely with trustees, senior leadership, and operational teams to mitigate risk and enable the charity to achieve its objectives efficiently and legally., Please note we're not responsible for the content of job ads, as they're posted by the recruiter. We'll aim to resolve the reported issue and we'll use your feedback to improve the quality of our ads.
The successful candidate will be a qualified solicitor or barrister in England and Wales with an understanding of commercial property and employment law. It would also be helpful to have had charity sector experience (and possibly experience with overseas property issues). It is also a requirement for this post holder to be a committed and practising Christian as well as committed to CMS's values and aims., Candidates for all UK roles must already be eligible to work in the UK, with a valid visa and work permit if required.
Could you use your legal skills to support mission, providing in house legal support and leading a project focusing on international land issues?
- Fixed Term 1 year / Part-time 17.5 - 21 hours per week
- Hybrid working - approximately one day a week at CMS House, Oxford., Church Mission Society is comprised of people who are passionate about mission and fired up about helping people follow Jesus. For over 200 years CMS has been at the forefront of global mission, living out the gospel of Jesus, seeing lives changed and communities transformed. If you join CMS, you will find an organisation that has been reinvigorated with a fresh vision to make disciples of Jesus among people at the edges, both in the UK and around the world.
Starting salary £50K per annum Full-time Equivalentdepending on experience with a generous pension contribution: up to 10 per cent employer contribution on annual salary - CMS offers 36 days of annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays) as well as enhanced paid sickness, maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
- CMS supports the mental wellbeing of its employees and offers a generous rewards and wellbeing package
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Head of Legal in Oxford employer: Church Mission Society
At Church Mission Society, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the well-being and growth of our employees. With a strong commitment to inclusivity and support, we offer generous benefits such as a competitive salary, extensive annual leave, and a robust wellbeing package, all within a collaborative and mission-driven culture in Oxford. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying flexible hybrid working arrangements and opportunities for personal and professional development.
