Legal & Compliance Officer

3 Months ago • All levels • Legal • $28,000 PA - $40,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Legal & Compliance Officer will support the charity in legal matters, particularly related to commercial property, corporate governance, contracts, and health & safety. The role involves providing guidance on corporate legal matters, advising on commercial leases and property compliance, reviewing and negotiating contracts. Additionally, the officer will oversee health & safety inspections, ensure compliance with relevant laws, and support risk mitigation strategies. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of UK corporate and commercial property law and experience in a legal, compliance, or governance-related role.
Must have:
  • Strong knowledge of UK corporate and commercial property law.
  • Experience in a legal, compliance, or governance role.
  • Knowledge of health & safety obligations in an office setting.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Good to have:
  • Experience working with the charity or education sectors.
  • NEBOSH or IOSH qualification (or similar).
  • Experience managing property inspections or facilities compliance.
Perks:
  • The chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people
  • A collaborative and supportive team environment
  • Flexible or hybrid working arrangements
  • Opportunities for professional development and training

Job Details

Location: Edinburgh
Contract Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Fixed-Term
Reports to: Senior Trustee

 

About Us:

We are a dedicated children's education charity, committed to providing safe, inspiring spaces where young people can thrive. As we grow and manage multiple office and learning centre properties, we are seeking a capable and proactive Legal & Compliance Officer to support our operations. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organisation while playing a key role in ensuring our legal, property, and health & safety compliance.

 

Role Overview:

The Legal & Compliance Officer will support the charity in a broad range of legal matters, particularly those relating to commercial property, corporate governance, contracts, and health and safety. While not required to be a solicitor, the successful candidate will have significant experience in corporate and property law, and a sound understanding of compliance in the context of health and safety for multi-site operations.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

Legal & Property

  • Provide guidance on corporate legal matters, including contracts, policies, and governance
  • Advise on commercial leases, landlord-tenant issues, property acquisition/licensing, and property compliance
  • Review and negotiate contracts with suppliers, service providers, and third parties
  • Ensure all property-related documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and legally compliant

Health & Safety Compliance

  • Oversee and support the scheduling and completion of health & safety inspections across all charity-owned or occupied sites
  • Ensure all sites are compliant with relevant health & safety laws and best practices
  • Liaise with external advisors or inspectors where required
  • Support the implementation of risk assessments and internal H&S policies

General Compliance & Risk

  • Keep abreast of legal and regulatory changes relevant to the charity sector
  • Support internal training and awareness for legal and compliance matters
  • Work with leadership on risk identification and mitigation strategies

Person Specification:

 

Essential:

  • Strong working knowledge of UK corporate and commercial property law
  • Proven experience working in a legal, compliance, or governance-related role (in-house or private practice)
  • Practical knowledge of health & safety obligations in an office or educational environment
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Alignment with the values and mission of a children-focused charity

Desirable:

  • Previous experience working in or with the charity or education sectors
  • NEBOSH or IOSH qualification (or similar)
  • Experience managing or coordinating property inspections or facilities compliance

What We Offer:

  • The chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people
  • A collaborative and supportive team environment
  • Flexible or hybrid working arrangements
  • Opportunities for professional development and training

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