Head of Legal and Governance - Remote (22.5 hours per week)

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Requirements:

• Extensive experience of working as an in-house lawyer at a senior level in an INGO or another relevant international commercial context.
• Expertise in company/commercial law, contract law, and corporate governance law.
• Proven leader and influencer with experience of implementing policies, projects, and change.
• Cultural sensitivity and excellent communication skills.
• Experience in developing productive relationships and teams in a global organisation.
• Comfortable working at Board level and drafting reports for presentation.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the provision of advice on all aspects of corporate governance for MMI and Programme Affiliates.
• Liaise with relevant MMI teams to assess and advise on appropriate litigation strategy.
• Advise and manage legal liability within MMI, including identifying and instructing local counsel.
• Provide legal services to international Programmes and National Affiliates as required.
• Oversee management of our global trademark portfolio, constitutional advice, and due diligence processes.
• Ensure the Data Protection policy suite reflects current legal requirements and adequately train staff.
• Work closely with the Director of Governance & Risk to ensure thorough investigation and reporting of potential data breaches.
• Develop and maintain key strategic partnerships with external legal providers.
• Liaise with relevant MMI teams to create and update key policies while tracking organizational policy gaps.
• Oversee negotiation, review, and drafting of commercial contracts.