Deputy General Counsel

The King’s Trust is looking for a Deputy General Counsel to lead the Legal Team and be a key member of the senior leadership of the Safeguarding, Legal and Assurance Function, and Company Secretary of The King’s Trust Trading Limited. This role is a 12-month fixed term contract, and we would consider part time (4 days per week) for the right candidate.

You will be working closely with the General Counsel & Company Secretary and lead on complex, challenging and meaningful projects across The Trust. You will be a qualified solicitor with significant post qualification legal experience gained in house.

Proactive and solutions-focused, your excellent communication and interpersonal skills will enable you to build effective trusted relationships and influence at all levels, including the most senior. You will need to be well-versed in most areas of charity and commercial law, adept at providing legal advice and assistance and able to undertake company secretarial and legal compliance matters.

Flexible, you will be able to quickly expand your knowledge and experience in new areas of law and governance as part of a high performing team. In addition, your excellent planning and organisation skills will enable you to prioritise and multitask as you work at the heart of the organisation’s governance, improving processes and achieving positive change. You will lead the Legal Team (including the Data Protection Officer), responsible for managing their workload, their personal development and wellbeing.