About this role
World Animal Protection is seeking a Director of Governance & Legal Services to lead our Governance and Legal function and provide senior oversight of policies and procedures relating to governance, legal, regulatory and risk matters. Reporting to the Chief Transformation & Culture Officer, you will provide strategic and expert advice to trustees, the Global Leadership Team, and other senior stakeholders — identifying, managing and mitigating legal risk across multiple jurisdictions, and supporting sound organisational decision-making. Lead the Governance and Legal Services function, building strong governance, compliance and risk frameworks Act as (or oversee) Company Secretary, and support the Board and its Committees Advise on charity law, corporate governance, employment law, contracts, data protection, regulatory compliance and organisational change Manage external legal counsel when needed Work with World Animal Protection affiliates to keep governance arrangements with the UK charity in good shape