Head of Legal

Full time | NW London | Salary competitive, commensurate with experience

The JLC are recruiting for a Head of Legal to join the team. The post holder will be a key member of the JLC’s Forge the Future (FtF) strategic planning team. Reporting to the Head of Strategic Programmes and working closely with the CEO, COO and the FtF Legal Action Group, their role will combine elements of a Legal Project Manager, a Professional Support Lawyer and where appropriate, legal advisor.

Person Specification

The desired candidate will be:

  • organised with an excellent attention to detail;

  • diplomatic, patient and discrete, and be confident engaging with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders;

  • persuasive and articulate, both orally and in writing;

  • confident working with senior legal teams across a range of disciplines;

  • a self-starter able to spot opportunities that pertain to this work; and,

  • passionate in your care for the Jewish community, both at the organisational and individual level.

Essential Qualities

  • At least four years’ experience post-qualification as a solicitor or barrister.

  • Passion for the JLC’s mission and purpose.

  • Demonstrable experience of working with and leading multiple stakeholders.

  • Experience working independently and in a team.

  • Good communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to represent the organisation to our internal and external stakeholders.

  • Experience of using all Microsoft 365 Office Suite.

Desirable Qualities

  • Knowledge of the UK Jewish community and its infrastructure.

  • Whilst not essential, it would be ideal if you have some experience in at least one of the fields below, or that you come with some experience in litigation and working with senior legal teams:

    • Charity law;

    • Employment law;

    • Equality and/or human rights law;

    • Criminal law, such as communications or public order;

    • Administrative law, such as judicial review; and,

    • Defamation law.

Applications should be made by sending your CV and a covering letter to Natasha Glass, natasha@thejlc.org. Please include how your skill and experience is suited to the position and why you want to join our team. Applications close Friday, 28th February.

To find out more about the role please click on the ‘Application Pack’ below.