Job Description
PSJ UK is an organisation dedicated to making a difference in the world by lending its voice to the social injustices happening in Nigeria. We have been doing this for a decade and more with remarkable successes that are changing lives all over the world. Would you like to join us to make a difference as a legal and compliance volunteer?
This role is an exciting opportunity to work with people of different backgrounds toward a common cause. It is a role that gives you a purpose to wake up in the morning and contribute to making a difference in the lives of many. In this role, you will learn new skills and share existing ones. Join our enthusiastic teams and try your hand at a number of tasks.
This is a great opportunity to join a young dynamic and diverse team at PSJ UK to make a life-transforming difference within the Human Rights/ advocacy sector.
The Legal and compliance volunteer will provide legal counsel and support to all departments within the organisation including senior management, ethics and investigations, resource development, finance, human resources, media as well as corporate partnership. As a member of the team, you are part of the corporate team that shapes and drives PSJ UK’s strategic direction.
JOB DESCRIPTION FOR LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE VOLUNTEER
- Provide high-quality legal advice, guidance and representation.
- Effectively manage legal risk and ensure that PSJUK remains compliant with central laws and regulations.
- Create, Implement, administer and enforce policies, procedures and laws required for PSJUK to operate. Advising on data protection and privacy matters.
- Drafting and negotiating simple and complex contracts including but not limited to those related to partnerships with third parties.
- Review marketing materials, presentations and websites to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Experience and skills required for the role.
- Legal acumen: Experience practising law in corporate law firms or non-profit organisations.
- Global mindset: Ability to collaborate and manage risk and complexity across borders and cultures.
- A leader who can foster close collaboration between compliance and other functions and can communicate the importance of compliance to a varied set of stakeholders internally and externally.
- You will be excellent in multi-tasking, with a positive, results-orientated attitude and have excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Candidates must have an L.L.B. from a recognised law school.
What we will offer
- This role will prepare you for a career in the not-for profit sector
- We will provide various trainings and on-the-job learning to advance your skills
- We provide valid work experience and references where required.
Job Types: Part-time, Volunteer
Salary: £1.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
Experience:
- Legal drafting: 2 years (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in King's Cross London, N1C 4AG
Reference ID: LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE VOLUNTEER
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