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Location: Remote / Hybrid (UK-based)
Type: Freelance / Contract – Flexible hours
Revenue Share: 70% to Solicitor / 30% to Guardian Light Enterprises LTD
About Guardian Light Enterprises LTD
At Guardian Light Enterprises LTD, we are more than a social enterprise — we are a beacon of hope for children, teenagers, and single-parent families facing homelessness, abuse, and hardship.
Our mission is to empower and protect the most vulnerable, giving them the tools, legal support, and guidance they need to build brighter futures. Every session you deliver as a solicitor doesn’t just provide legal advice — it gives someone dignity, hope, and a chance to reclaim their life.
Role Purpose
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated freelance solicitors to provide expert legal guidance to our beneficiaries. This role is flexible, allowing you to use your legal expertise to make a tangible difference in the lives of children, teenagers, and single-parent families who urgently need your support.
You will:
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Offer legal advice on family law, employment rights, housing, or other related areas
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Guide clients through complex legal processes with clarity and empathy
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Provide practical, actionable advice that empowers clients to take control of their lives
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Collaborate with GLF staff and volunteers to ensure clients are supported holistically
Hours & Commitment
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Recommended: 6–12 hours per month at the early stage
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Sessions can be scheduled flexibly to suit your availability and client needs
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Each session revenue split: 70% to you, 30% reinvested into GLF programs
Compensation & Payment
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Paid per session based on agreed client engagement
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Revenue sharing model ensures fair and transparent payment
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Payment schedule: monthly for simplicity, with detailed statements provided
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Additional incentives: high-performing solicitors may be offered Board Member or Advisory Board roles
Skills & Experience
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Qualified solicitor in the UK, practising in relevant areas (family law, housing, employment, or youth-focused law)
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Strong empathy, patience, and communication skills
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Comfortable working remotely and in collaboration with a mission-driven team
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Passion for social justice, children’s rights, and supporting vulnerable communities
Policies & Safeguarding
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DBS check required (Enhanced, £12.50 volunteer rate)
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Commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
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Adherence to GLF Confidentiality, Data Protection, and Equality policies
Benefits
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Directly impact the lives of vulnerable children, teens, and families
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Flexible working hours to suit your schedule
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Opportunities for professional growth, networking, and community recognition
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Invitation to join our Advisory Board or Board of Directors as the enterprise scales
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Being part of a mission that transforms lives — where every hour you give makes a tangible difference
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Public recognition on GLF communications, website, and reports
Ideal Candidate Profile
You are someone who:
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Believes that legal guidance is a lifeline for those who have nowhere else to turn
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Feels fulfilled by using your expertise to create social impact
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Is proactive, compassionate, and able to work independently
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Wants to be part of a groundbreaking social enterprise at the startup stage
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Values ethical work, transparency, and accountability
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Solicitor must hold - Their own Professional Indemnity Insurance and/or Public Liability Insurance cover
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Role: Director of National Impact
Job Description:
Youth Advantage UK is seeking a volunteer Director of National Impact to develop and lead its National Impact Directorate in identifying and delivering on opportunities for the organisation to grow its impact. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the Directorate’s two Departments (Research and Project) produce high-quality research and related projects and events able to influence decision-making and policy on a national scale in line with the organisation’s strategic priorities. Working closely with the COO and the Policy and Ethics teams, the ideal candidate will use their prior experience to effectively guide and strengthen the organisation’s ability to enable evidence-based, national change. They should have excellent writing and speaking skills, IT literacy, and the ability to work well independently and in a team.
This role reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer.
Responsibilities:
● In line with the organisation’s strategic priorities, to lead the National Impact Directorate in designing, developing and implementing impactful research and project objectives.
● To line manage the Head of the National Impact Research Department and the Head of the National Impact Project Department, supporting them to effectively manage their own teams and to develop and implement the frameworks necessary for producing top quality research output (including academic articles) and subsequent events, campaigns and project relating to research findings and organisational strategy respectively.
● To work with HR in creating a strong National Impact Directorate composed of individuals with the appropriate skills and expertise. To ensure these volunteers are appropriately supported and trained during their period of service.
● To work alongside the Policy team to source potential commissions and influencing opportunities, shaping research and project focus and output accordingly.
● To develop short- and long-term strategies in relation to both aspects of the Directorate’s activity, ensuring that these align with the wider strategies of the organisation.
● To liaise with the Policy and Ethics teams on an ongoing basis, ensuring that their advice is incorporated into Directorate decisions and output.
● To take responsibility for relationships with key external stakeholders, at all times representing the organisation positively and professionally.
● To work on an on-going basis with the other members of the organisation’s Senior Leadership Team in determining its strategic priorities and incorporating these into the Directorate.
● To monitor, analyse and respond to external trends which impact on the organisation’s strategies and the National Impact Directorate’s activities.
● To work closely with the organisation’s Communications team in developing and implementing effective strategies to raise the organisation’s profile and impact.
● To create blogs and articles on related issues and to find and distribute information on related topics which may be of interest to the other organisation members.
● To support the Chief Executive Officer in presenting national impact strategies to Youth Advantage’s Trustees.
Requirements:
● Experience in research and planning, as well as leading key campaigns or programmes.
● High-level understanding of carrying out quality research, ideally in an area related to the organisation’s priorities.
● Excellent knowledge of a range of methods and approaches to effectively disseminating research results.
● Excellent leadership and organisational skills, with proven experience of setting priorities and motivating team members.
● Excellent writing and speaking skills.
● IT literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
● Ability to work well independently and in a team.
● Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
● Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.
Benefits
● Gain valuable experience in leading a research and project team.
● Opportunity to work with a dedicated and passionate team.
● Flexible working hours.