Legal Manager (12-month maternity FTC)

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Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented legal professional to join our small but busy Legal team at our headquarters in London. This is a great opportunity to join a leading international climate NGO working with multinational businesses and governments to accelerate global climate action, fast.

The Legal Manager will draft, review and negotiate a variety of contracts with well-known commercial organisations and with other key players in the climate sphere. You will work closely with our Events and Sponsorship teams on documentation and advice relating to our flagship events, including Climate Group Asia Action Summit and Climate Week NYC - the largest yearly climate event of its kind. There is scope for development of your skills and to take on more complex work during your contract term.

Reporting to the Head of Legal, you'll be working within a friendly, passionate team, as well as collaborating closely with colleagues at all levels across our global locations, supporting us to continue our impact.

About Climate Group

Climate Group is an international organisation, and we want to reflect that in our staff. People who work for us, and people who apply, need to feel heard, safe, and included. That is why we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion throughout our application process and in our offices. We welcome applicants that are diverse in terms of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity and perspective.

Climate Group drives climate action. Fast. Our goal is a world of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, with greater prosperity for all.

We focus on systems with the highest emissions and where our networks have the greatest opportunity to drive change. We do this by building large and influential networks and holding organisations accountable, turning their commitments into action.

We share what we achieve together to show more organisations what they could do. We are an international non-profit organisation, founded in 2004, with offices in London, Amsterdam, Beijing, New Delhi and New York.

About the role

Key responsibilities will include:

• Working with the Events and Sponsorship teams to review contracts relating to Climate Week NYC and our other global flagship events.
• Working with the Client Experience team to draft and negotiate membership agreements.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating other types of contracts.
• Leading on reviewing and keeping up to date various legal templates.
• Working with colleagues in our overseas offices and external counsel to draft guidance notes for overseas office templates.
• Assisting the Legal team with the drafting of data protection documentation including international data transfer agreements, data sharing agreements, policies and procedures, completing legitimate interest assessments, retention schedules and data impact assessments.
• Assisting with training colleagues on legal issues.

The role will require developing a thorough understanding of our organisational structure and various work streams so you can add value and reduce risk across our global organisation.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have UK experience of drafting, negotiating and reviewing commercial agreements, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Essential

• An understanding of the key concepts in a commercial contract.
• Experience of drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts.
• Fully English qualified solicitor or experienced paralegal with English law experience.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiastic and positive problem-solver.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.

Desirable

• Experience of working in an in-house role.
• Experience of drafting UK GDPR compliant documents including documenting processing activities and conducting legitimate interest assessments.
• Experience of working with colleagues in other jurisdictions (US, India, Netherlands, China).

Our location

You'll be based in our London head office near Tower Bridge (SE1 2NQ) and enjoy the benefits of flexible and hybrid working: 3 days in the office and 2 days from home for full time staff.

As well as having excellent green credentials, our brand new open-plan workspace offers the ultimate flexibility for your working day, whether you're working collaboratively, hosting a hybrid meeting with your global colleagues, or need some focus time in an acoustic booth or at a standing desk. The building is accessible for people living with disabilities, and offers a well-equipped gym, secure bike parking and showers.

What we offer

Our people are at the heart of what we do. You'll be joining a global community of bold, ambitious doers who are committed to driving climate action fast.

This is a fixed term maternity cover contract of 12 months which can be considered on a full-time or 4 day a week basis. Start date will be October 2024.

Many of our people work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about your preferred ways of working and if we can make it work for the role and within the team then we will.

The salary offered is £42,000 to £48,000 per annum (FTE), based on experience.

In addition to the rewards you'll find from working with friendly, passionate people who'll challenge and help you grow, we offer a fantastic benefits package:

• 25 days' holiday per year, plus public holidays
• 10% non-contributory pension scheme following three months' service
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Cash plan and private medical insurance on completion of probation
• Supportive family policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave as well as fertility treatment support
• Monthly wellbeing allowance plus Headspace membership
• Paid leave for volunteering, moving house and getting married
• Life assurance cover from first day
• E-bike/bike loan scheme of up to £1,000
• Season ticket loan scheme
• Comprehensive learning and development initiatives to help you reach your full potential, including access to LinkedIn Learning

Apply now

Submit your application now using the 'Apply' button.

Applications for this position should come in the form of a CV and one-page cover letter covering why you want to work with Climate Group and how your experience, skills and knowledge relate to the competencies outlined above.

If you need any further information, require the job advert in an accessible format, or need additional support at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Sahra Magnin, Head of Legal, [email protected].

The closing date for applications is 12 July 2024. We may hold interviews on a rolling basis, therefore welcome and encourage early applications.

The requisite eligibility criteria, or work visa to work in the UK are a requirement for this position and no relocation and/or sponsorship costs will be borne by Climate Group.