Legal Counsel - London

CIFF is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their team in London. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the granting process from a legal perspective, providing advice and guidance on project development and implementation, and conducting due diligence on proposed grantees.

Requirements

• UK qualified solicitor
• UK and/or US not-for-profit sector experience desirable
• Strong personal motivation to work in the not-for-profit sector and interest in international development
• Ability to think critically and analytically to draw sound conclusions in the context of complex programmes
• Ability to provide commercial and technically accurate advice
• Experience of working with SMEs and transaction management in a corporate, funds or financing law context desirable would also be of value
• Good understanding of effective governance models and risk management frameworks
• Ability to work unsupervised and under pressure
• Willing to adapt to changing priorities, and flexible enough to respond to the demands of a growing organisation
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and work well as a team player
• A flexible and friendly attitude with the willingness to learn and enjoys working in a high achieving environment
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail essential

Benefits

• Annual leave - 25 days per annum
• Bonus
• Training allowance
• Wellbeing allowance
• Life insurance
• Medical insurance