General Counsel

Motability Foundation

. Act as General Counsel, providing or arranging practical legal advice to Motability Foundation and its management .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeHarlow • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £97,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal counsel, contract negotiation, and compliance within the charity sector, while effectively managing legal risks and external relationships. Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for advising on complex legal matters and supporting governance activities.

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Registered Solicitor In England & WalesExperience In Charity LawContract Drafting And NegotiationLegal Risk ManagementStrong Written And Verbal Communication

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Hard Skills

Legal AdviceContract ReviewNegotiationCompliance SupportDispute ResolutionIntellectual Property ManagementLegal ResearchBudget ManagementMinute-TakingStakeholder Influence

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCollaborationRelationship BuildingIntegrity

Certifications & Qualifications

Solicitor Registration

Industry Keywords

Charity SectorNot-For-ProfitGovernance ActivitiesLegal DevelopmentsExternal Counsel

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as General Counsel, providing or arranging practical legal advice to Motability Foundation and its management
Protect and advance the Foundation’s interests in legal matters and negotiations
Support best practice across Group legal and governance activities
Draft, review, negotiate and advise on grant, supplier and partnership agreements
Support compliance and regulatory matters
Attend Complaints Panel meetings and advise on escalated complaints and potential disputes
Advise colleagues on trade marks, domain names and other intellectual property matters
Monitor legal and regulatory developments and recommend appropriate responses
Escalate significant legal issues to the Executive Team and/or Board
Support the Board of Governors and Committees during closed sessions, including minute-taking where required
Instruct or support instruction of external counsel and trade mark attorneys
Manage and oversee legal risk across the Foundation’s activities
Work alongside the current part-time General Counsel to deliver a seamless legal service

Requirements

What you’ll need

Registered to practice as a solicitor in England & Wales
Experienced professional lawyer
Broad legal knowledge, strong commercial awareness and sound judgement
Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of contracts
Experience working within a charity or not-for-profit organisation and advising on charity law
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and manage a varied workload
Experience managing external legal budgets and instructing external counsel, solicitors and trade mark attorneys
Experience supporting disputes and contentious legal matters
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to influence and build credibility with stakeholders at all levels
Ability to work collaboratively and develop positive working relationships
Ability to stay up to date with legal developments relevant to the charity sector
Integrity, discretion, diplomacy and commitment to confidentiality
Ability to represent the charity externally and develop professional networks within the charity and legal sectors
Flexibility required for later meetings and occasional travel to London

Benefits

Comp & perks

26 days annual leave, plus the option to buy/ sell up to five days
One wellbeing day for extra flexibility
Pension scheme - Up to 20%, including a 10% non-contributory contribution and matched contributions up to 5%
Life Assurance of four times your salary
Private healthcare through BUPA for you and your family, along with a Medicash Health Plan
Employee assistance programme: GP appointments, eye tests, flu vaccinations, sick pay and free gym and yoga sessions
Enhanced Parental Leave, including Adoption Pay
Free parking, EV charge points and a minibus service to/from the town centre and train station
Fresh fruit, breakfast snacks, and a Dress for Your Day dress code
Learning and development opportunities to help you grow
Hybrid, flexible and compressed working arrangements
People Forum, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Forum, Social Squad, Wellbeing Champions and employee Spotlight Awards
Inclusive workplace and reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants