General Counsel & Company Secretary
Quick answer
The UK Committee for UNICEF is hiring a senior General Counsel & Company Secretary (London-based) paying £107,681 per annum to lead the legal, governance, and regulatory strategy of the organization.
- Role
- General Counsel & Company Secretary
- Organization
- The UK Committee for UNICEF
- Location
- London (part home, part office - Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford)
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- £107,681 per annum
- Category
- Legal
The role
The UK Committee for UNICEF is seeking a General Counsel & Company Secretary to lead the legal, governance, and regulatory strategy of the organization.
What you'll do
- Lead UNICEF UK’s legal, governance, and regulatory strategy
- Provide pragmatic, commercially focused advice to support high-quality decision-making
- Act as the principal legal adviser to the Executive Team and Board
- Lead a multi-disciplinary department
What it takes
- Significant senior-level experience in legal and governance functions within a complex organization
- Strong commercial acumen with sound judgement
- Ability to balance legal risk with organizational priorities
- Influential and collaborative leadership skills
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools), outstanding training and learning opportunities, impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in London, with a part-time home-based and part-time office-based schedule at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford.
What is the compensation package?
The compensation package includes an annual salary of £107,681 per annum.
What are the key qualifications required for this role?
Key qualifications include significant senior-level experience in legal and governance functions within a complex organization, strong commercial acumen with sound judgement, ability to balance legal risk with organizational priorities, influential and collaborative leadership skills, and experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.
How do I apply?
To apply, please visit the UNICEF UK website via the button below. The closing date is Friday 31st July, 2026 at midnight.
How to apply
Apply directly on The UK Committee for UNICEF's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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