Trustee - Legal

Malaria Consortium

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About The Position

Malaria Consortium is recruiting a Trustee with legal expertise to join its Board and contribute to the organisation’s effective governance and oversight. The Trustee will provide strategic legal insight to help the Board fulfil its duties and ensure the organisation complies with its legal and regulatory obligations. The role includes contributing to discussions on governance, risk management, compliance and organisational decision-making, and helping the Board navigate legal considerations relevant to an international charity.

The organisation is particularly interested in candidates whose legal experience is relevant to the charity sector, including familiarity with charity and company law, regulatory frameworks, constitutional requirements, delegated authorities and governance best practice. Senior-level legal experience gained in private practice, in-house, government or the not-for-profit sector is suitable. Previous Trustee or Non-Executive Director experience is advantageous but not essential. The time commitment is approximately two days per month.

Malaria Consortium works with partners towards a world free of malaria and associated health inequities, empowering people through access to healthcare. It applies evidence-driven expertise to deliver scalable, sustainable solutions intended to save lives and strengthen resilience. Working with governments and local authorities, it aims to improve health outcomes in malaria-affected communities, address wider health challenges and strengthen health systems through a collaborative, adaptable and research-driven approach.

Requirements

• Strong legal experience at a senior level, gained in private practice, in-house, government or the not-for-profit sector.
• Legal experience relevant to the charity sector is particularly sought.
• Familiarity with charity and company law, regulatory frameworks, constitutional requirements, delegated authorities and governance best practice is relevant to the role.
• The time commitment is approximately two days per month.

Nice To Haves

• Experience advising on legal risk, safeguarding charity assets, managing contractual or regulatory matters, and supporting transparent, accountable governance.
• Previous experience as a Trustee or Non-Executive Director; this is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the effective governance and oversight of Malaria Consortium as a member of its Board.
• Provide strategic legal insight to support the Board in fulfilling its duties.
• Help ensure the organisation operates in accordance with its legal and regulatory obligations.
• Contribute to Board discussions on governance, risk management, compliance and organisational decision-making.
• Help the Board navigate complex legal considerations relevant to an international charity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed