Governance and Legal Services Director

World Animal Protection

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Senior leadership experience translating complex legal issues into clear, practical advice
Sound judgement, integrity, and a genuine commitment to ethical governance
The credibility to build trust and confidence across the organisation

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits
Pension scheme with company match up to 6%
24 days' holiday per year, increasing with service up to 5 days
Flexibility to flex public holidays
Additional 3 days to be taken at the end of the calendar year
2 global Wellbeing midyear closure days
Flexibility in choosing start times
Life Assurance (3x annual salary)
2 days per year of Volunteer Leave
Inclusivity Benefits (Bereavement, Carers, Disability, Menstrual/Menopause, Pregnancy Loss, Fertility Treatment, Gender Affirming Medical needs, Companion Animal Bereavement, and 'Pawternity' leave)
Long Service Milestones with bonus day off and employee 'shout out'
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Wellbeing Portal