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Director - Legal

Employer
Unseen Tours
Location
London (Greater)
Salary
Unremunerated
Closing date
9 Feb 2025
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Job Function
Trustees & Chair, Legal
Cause Area
Arts, Culture & Heritage
Hours
Part Time
Contract Type
Contract
Job Level
Board / Trustee
Type of Work
Employee, Volunteer
Place of Work
Hybrid, Remote

Essential Information:

- Work Location: Remote, with occasional meetings and socials in London (or online)
- Minimum commitment: 2 years
- Salary: This is a volunteer role, unremunerated
- Closing date: 9th February 2025
- Time commitment: Four board meetings per year (2 hours each), plus approximately 8-10 hours per month to support the running of the organisation through your skills and expertise
- Working with: CEO, other Directors and tour guides/experience providers

 

Unseen Tours is a London-based social enterprise on a mission to provide meaningful work opportunities in the tourism, events and cultural heritage sectors for individuals who have experienced homelessness, alongside other forms of discrimination and marginalisation. The majority of our ticket revenue is paid directly to our tour guides, with the rest reinvested back into the business.

Here's what's unique about our approach - the tours provide training and meaningful work opportunities for people affected by homelessness. Tour narratives include the guides' and experience providers' own experiences of homelessness and stories from their communities, making the process individual-led. Through our process, we build the guides' self-confidence, public speaking, storytelling and customer management skills. The conversations with customers on our tours reduce barriers by increasing understanding of homelessness that challenges negative stereotypes and prejudices through dialogue and storytelling.

 

The key duties and responsibilities of a Director at Unseen Tours are:

- Ensure the social enterprise complies with its governing document, legal and regulatory requirements, and key objectives with integrity.
- Establish and uphold a clear vision, mission, strategic direction, and governance standards to achieve its goals.
- Safeguard the reputation, values, and financial stability of the enterprise, including proper fund management and fundraising efforts.
- Oversee the effective and efficient administration of the organisation and the performance of its leadership, including appointing and monitoring the CEO.
- Contribute proactively to the organisation's mission through ideas, opinions, and connections, while fostering diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities.
- Understand and embrace the responsibilities, duties, and teamwork required as a Director to uphold the organisation's standards and commitments.

The above list of duties is indicative. Directors are expected to use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the Board make informed decisions. 
 

Benefits of joining our Board include:

- Sense of fulfilment in knowing your work is having a significant impact on people affected by homelessness and leads to long-term, social impact.
- Personal and professional growth within a cool and youth-led organisation with a unique concept.
- Ability to shape the future of a socially responsible organisation that is ready for growth.
- Learn new skills or find areas of interests outside your day-to-day activities.
- Gain awareness about homelessness and intersecting issues affecting today’s society.
- Build meaningful relations and connections with like-minded people who have a shared goal.
- Bonus perk: join our walking tours and experiences for free and be the first one to test new tours and concepts (in exchange for your honest feedback!)

 

The Legal Director will ensure that Unseen Tours adheres to sectorial legal and regulatory frameworks, mitigating risks and safeguarding the organisation’s reputation. This role is pivotal in guiding legal compliance and providing legal counsel for strategic decisions and partnerships.

 

Role Description:

- Oversee compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements relevant to Unseen Tours.
- Advise the Board and leadership team on legal risks and implications of organisational activities.
- Review contracts and agreements to ensure they protect the organisation’s interests.
- Provide guidance on intellectual property, employment law, and governance matters.
- Support in building policies to minimise risks and ensure transparency.

 

Person Description:

We are looking for someone who has the following expertise and experience:

Essential skills
- Qualified legal professional with expertise in corporate or non-profit law.
- Strong understanding of legal frameworks applicable to social enterprises.
- Experience providing legal counsel to organizations on strategic decisions.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment skills.
- Passion for and commitment to Unseen Tours’ mission and values.

Desirable skills
- Experience with contracts and legal frameworks in the tourism or social enterprise sector.
- Familiarity with employment law and policies.
- Familiarity with charity law and the intricacies of working with vulnerable communities.

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