Legal Counsel

2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom The Security Institute Full time

Job Titles: Legal Counsel

Location: Remote/Hybrid Meetings

Reporting To: Chair of the Board of Directors

Time Required: 4 x 4-hour Board Meeting (pa) Strategy Day/Ad hoc Guidance

Salary: Unremunerated (Reasonable Expenses Only)

Note: A security check will be required


1. About The Security Institute


The Security Institutes vision is to be recognised as the leading professional body for security; with a mission to inspire, inform and influence professional excellence for the benefit of our members, the security community and wider society.

We are committed to providing an exceptional membership experience, with aims to:

- Provide lifelong learning, professional development and qualification in security.

- Recognise competence through peer review and validation of our members.

- Support networking and the exchange of knowledge, information, and best practice.

- Promote standards and ethics and make a valuable contribution to society through innovation.

- Collaborate with government, academic bodies, and other organisations to influence policy.

- Enhance the reputation and understanding of the security discipline, providing a powerful unifying voice.


Since we launched in 1999, we have strived to promote the highest possible standards of integrity and professional competence in the security industry. We have become the UK'slargest professional institution offering professional

memberships to 5,000 security professionals.

Driven by our vision and aims, we are a forward-thinking organisation with the drive to grow to be the leading voice for security professionals. We value teamwork, and our members voices and we seek these opinions to help us deliver our aims to the highest possible standard.


2. Scope and purpose of the role


This is an exciting and unique opportunity to join The Security Institute at an important phase of its growth and development.

To work closely with the CEO and Board members to provide timely and strategic legal advice to them on various legal matters impacting the business. You will work closely with the Institutes Board of Directors, leadership, managers, and officers to ensure that we operate governance best practice.

Under the bylaws of the organisation, the Legal Counsel is a Board member/Advisor selected by the members of the Board of Directors.


3. About you


You will be a legal professional who has an understanding, or interest in governance and who can work within a highly confidential and fast pace setting.


4. Main duties and responsibilities (not necessarily in priority order)


• To work closely with the CEO and Board members to provide timely and strategic legal advice to them on various legal matters impacting the business.

• To work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure legal considerations are integrated into business strategies and initiatives.

• To ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, working in collaboration with the CEO and Board of Directors.

• To support the organization in achieving governance best practice

• To review various legal agreements, including but not limited to contracts.

• To identify and mitigate legal risks associated with our operations, keeping abreast of changes in legislation and industry best practices.

• To review internal policies and procedures to ensure the company operates within legal and ethical guidelines.

• To support in legal disputes and collaborate with external legal experts when necessary.

• Providing pragmatic legal advice to all areas of the company, including reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts protecting the Institutes brand and advising on data protection and privacy.

• To ensure compliance with a corporate governance framework, including board approvals.

• To participate in a relevant committee of the Board of Directors

• To work in collaboration with the CEO and Board to Directors

• To develop and deliver legal awareness training to the Board and staff as agreed.

• Ensuring compliance with internal and external legal rules and policies

• Protecting the company's intellectual property rights

• Collaborating with management and other legal professionals to devise efficient defence strategies.

• To represent the Institute in a professional manner and to always act in a manner which will not damage its reputation.


5. Essential Criteria:


  • A commitment to the organisation’s mission and purpose
  • A qualified legal expert with demonstrated commercial awareness and knowledge.
  • Significant experience and excellent understanding of UK law
  • Membership of a professional legal organisation (e.g., Law Society)
  • Ability to communicate and explain legal information and its implications to non-legal personnel to enable strategic decision-making.
  • Willingness and ability to understand and accept the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities as a Company Director
  • A flexible but professional approach with a willingness to be contacted on an ad hoc basis.
  • Previous working experience as a Legal Counsel for 5 year(s)
  • In-depth knowledge of administrative law and procedures
  • Good organisational, prioritisation and time-management skills
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.


6. Desirable


  • Knowledge of intellectual property law
  • Knowledge or experience of the protective security industry
  • Experience as a Board of Director/Trustee, including reporting to Companies House or Charity Commission
  • Experience of working in a top twenty law firm


7. Diversity


We actively encourage applications from a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions as we are committed to having a Board that is made up of diverse people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives, and abilities. 


8. Next Steps


  • Deadline for application: Thursday 30th May 2024 (23.59)
  • Shortlisting: 31st May 2024
  • Interview: week beginning: 3rd June 2024
  • Start date: ASAP.


 How to apply

Please send an up-to-date CV along with a covering letter showing how you meet the essential criteria and any of the desirable criteria to

hrteam@security-institute.org

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