Head of Legal and Governance
- Recruiter
- British Heart Foundation
- Location
- Camden
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted
- 14 Oct 2019
- Closes
- 30 Oct 2019
- Ref
- 7960
- Function
- Finance & Legal
- Sector
- Health & Medical
- Hours
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent
Are you a legal and governance expert looking to put their mark on the work of one of the country's biggest charities?
Have you previously acted as a senior legal adviser, having been responsible for monitoring and ensuring legal compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements?
If so you could be our new Head of Legal and Governance.
About the role
As our most senior lawyer in the organisation you'll be responsible for the management of a team of lawyers. You'll oversee governance of the BHF and will ensure the organisation receives appropriate commercial legal advice and support for senior management and the Board of Trustees.
Working closely with the BHF's Company Secretary you'll ensure high standards of governance within the BHF. You'll also be responsible for monitoring and ensuring legal compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements.
About you
A qualified lawyer (England and Wales) you'll have good academics and sound legal training in a well-regarded legal practice. You'll have an in depth knowledge of company, commercial, charity law (desirable), employment (desirable) as well as trustees' duties and good governance practices.
To be successful in this role you'll have experience of the following:
* Experience in a wide range of areas of law affecting the charity sector
* Experience of complex stakeholder management, in particular working with and influencing senior executives, board members and external stakeholders
* Previous experience dealing with and influencing regulatory bodies
* Proven ability to deal with a diverse workload under pressure to short deadlines
* Strong leadership and influencing skills and a high degree of integrity, confidence, confidentiality, discretion and personal credibility
We're looking for someone to have an interest in working in-house in a large charity, who takes a service orientated approach. You'll be an excellent communicator in all medias.
You'll be able to pick up and run with work with limited information but to know what to do next and will welcome job stretch; not afraid of taking on work outside of own academic ability or experience. You'll deliver solutions that make a difference wherever possible in a timely manner and will be a thoughtful planner who is rarely caught out.
About us
When you work at the British Heart Foundation, you become a part of medical history. Part of a world leading organisation that has played a role in decades of life saving breakthroughs, from heart transplants and pacemakers to stents and clot busting drugs. And we're not about to stop any time soon. We are here to beat heartbreak forever; to stop heart and circulatory diseases devastating families. And if you want to help us get there sooner, you could be the Fundraising Manager we need.
How to apply
To apply for this role please click through to our website for further details. Our process involves submitting your CV and a supporting statement, which should outline your interest and explain how you meet the role's criteria.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
At the BHF we believe in providing the best possible recruitment experience so you'll initially be invited to complete a video interview. This will be a quick and easy process for you to do.
You'll be given the flexibility of completing the interview at your own convenience - anytime, anywhere within 3 days of being sent details.
British Heart Foundation recognises and respects the value and diversity of all.
Have you previously acted as a senior legal adviser, having been responsible for monitoring and ensuring legal compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements?
If so you could be our new Head of Legal and Governance.
About the role
As our most senior lawyer in the organisation you'll be responsible for the management of a team of lawyers. You'll oversee governance of the BHF and will ensure the organisation receives appropriate commercial legal advice and support for senior management and the Board of Trustees.
Working closely with the BHF's Company Secretary you'll ensure high standards of governance within the BHF. You'll also be responsible for monitoring and ensuring legal compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements.
About you
A qualified lawyer (England and Wales) you'll have good academics and sound legal training in a well-regarded legal practice. You'll have an in depth knowledge of company, commercial, charity law (desirable), employment (desirable) as well as trustees' duties and good governance practices.
To be successful in this role you'll have experience of the following:
* Experience in a wide range of areas of law affecting the charity sector
* Experience of complex stakeholder management, in particular working with and influencing senior executives, board members and external stakeholders
* Previous experience dealing with and influencing regulatory bodies
* Proven ability to deal with a diverse workload under pressure to short deadlines
* Strong leadership and influencing skills and a high degree of integrity, confidence, confidentiality, discretion and personal credibility
We're looking for someone to have an interest in working in-house in a large charity, who takes a service orientated approach. You'll be an excellent communicator in all medias.
You'll be able to pick up and run with work with limited information but to know what to do next and will welcome job stretch; not afraid of taking on work outside of own academic ability or experience. You'll deliver solutions that make a difference wherever possible in a timely manner and will be a thoughtful planner who is rarely caught out.
About us
When you work at the British Heart Foundation, you become a part of medical history. Part of a world leading organisation that has played a role in decades of life saving breakthroughs, from heart transplants and pacemakers to stents and clot busting drugs. And we're not about to stop any time soon. We are here to beat heartbreak forever; to stop heart and circulatory diseases devastating families. And if you want to help us get there sooner, you could be the Fundraising Manager we need.
How to apply
To apply for this role please click through to our website for further details. Our process involves submitting your CV and a supporting statement, which should outline your interest and explain how you meet the role's criteria.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
At the BHF we believe in providing the best possible recruitment experience so you'll initially be invited to complete a video interview. This will be a quick and easy process for you to do.
You'll be given the flexibility of completing the interview at your own convenience - anytime, anywhere within 3 days of being sent details.
British Heart Foundation recognises and respects the value and diversity of all.