Legal Counsel

We are looking for an experienced, strategic and adaptable lawyer to join the RA as our new Legal Counsel.

This is a central and varied role delivering legal and governance advice and support across the organisation. Working with external counsel where appropriate, this role will be involved in providing legal support to all aspects of the RA’s activities and initiatives, including our programme of international exhibitions, commercial activities, fundraising efforts and our education and learning programmes.

The postholder will provide advice on a range of commercial, data protection and intellectual property matters as well as commercial disputes, property, corporate, fundraising, governance and regulatory and compliance matters. This will include liaising with regulators (such as the Charity Commission, the Information Commissioner and the Fundraising Regulator), suppliers and other third parties.

About You

To be considered for this role you will be a qualified solicitor, with substantial post-qualification experience. You will demonstrate excellent commercial judgement, drafting skills and solid contract and commercial law experience, as well as strong working knowledge of copyright and data protection law.

Proactive and productive, you will be well organised and able to manage a varied workload and competing deadlines. A collaborative and supportive approach to work is essential, as is excellent problem-solving, analytical and organisational skills.

You will demonstrate a high level of integrity and robustness to ensure the organisation’s reputation and long-term vitality are protected.

Whilst this role is scoped as a full-time position, we are open to receiving applications from those looking for a part-time position and are happy to rescope for the right candidate.