At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead legal and governance strategy, advising on complex matters and overseeing Board operations.
- Company: Join The King's Trust, a leading charity dedicated to changing young lives.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, executive influence, and the chance to make a real social impact.
- Other info: Collaborative culture focused on integrity, inclusion, and excellence.
- Why this job: Shape strategy and influence decisions in a role that truly matters.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with significant leadership experience in legal and governance roles.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
The company This is a rare opportunity to join The King's Trust as its next General Counsel it is a broad executive leadership role with significant influence across the organisation.
You will act as the Trust's principal legal adviser, supporting the CEO, Trustees and senior leadership team on complex matters.
As Company Secretary, you will oversee the organisation's governance framework, ensure effective Board and Committee operations and promote governance excellence at the highest level.
In addition, you will provide strategic oversight of a broad assurance portfolio encompassing governance, safeguarding, legal, data protection, risk, insurance and internal audit.
You will help the organisation navigate complex challenges, balance risk appropriately and maintain the highest standards of accountability, compliance and integrity.
You will lead multidisciplinary teams, totalling 17 individuals, and ensure the development of individuals within the team.
You will inspire high performance, foster a strong culture of collaboration and accountability, and build trusted relationships with trustees, regulators, external advisers and key stakeholders.
What you'll need to succeed We are seeking an exceptional legal and governance leader who combines outstanding technical expertise with the strategic presence and commercial judgement required to operate at executive level.
You will be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with substantial post-qualification experience and a proven track record operating in a senior General Counsel, Company Secretary or equivalent executive legal leadership role.
Strong expertise across charity law, company law, corporate governance, risk management and regulatory compliance is essential.
The successful candidate will bring: Significant experience advising Boards, Trustees and senior executives on complex, high-profile and sensitive matters.
Proven executive leadership experience within a large, complex organisation, ideally within the charity, public or purpose-led sectors.
Experience leading legal, governance, risk, compliance, safeguarding or wider assurance functions.
Exceptional judgement and the ability to balance legal, operational, reputational and organisational considerations.
The credibility and gravitas to influence at Board and Executive level.
Demonstrable experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
A collaborative and inclusive leadership style that inspires confidence and drives organisational excellence.
Candidates with experience gained within youth-focused charities or organisations delivering social impact will be of particular interest.
What you'll get in return This is an opportunity to take on one of the most influential legal and governance leadership positions in the UK charity sector.
You will be joining an organisation with a powerful purpose, a nationally recognised brand and a genuine commitment to changing young lives.
Working alongside a highly accomplished Executive Leadership Team and Board of Trustees, you will have the platform to shape strategy, influence key decisions and make a lasting impact on the future of the organisation.
Alongside a competitive executive remuneration package within the charity sector, you will gain: A seat at the Executive Leadership Team table.
Board-level exposure and influence.
Responsibility for organisation-wide governance, legal and assurance strategy.
The opportunity to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams.
The chance to use your expertise in service of a mission that delivers tangible social impact.
A values-driven culture committed to integrity, inclusion, accountability and excellence.
Opportunities of this calibre are rare.
If you are an accomplished General Counsel or governance leader seeking a role that combines executive influence, meaningful board-level contribution and genuine societal impact, this could be the next step in your career.
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