Bringing Unity Back into the Community

Legal Trustee

Available
Hybrid
1-3 hours / week

The Legal Trustee plays a critical role in safeguarding BUBIC’s integrity, ensuring the organisation operates within charity law and governance best practice - helping to manage risk, protect assets, and uphold the charity’s credibility and long-term sustainability.

What will you be doing?

Governance, Charity Law & Compliance 
Provide strategic advice to the Board on charity law, company law and trustee duties. 
Support the Board in understanding regulatory expectations, Charity Commission guidance and governance best practice Contribute to the review and development of governing documents, policies and constitutional matters where required. 
Advise on the legal implications of strategic decisions, partnerships, new areas of work Support the Board in identifying legal risks and determining when external specialist advice is required 
Contribute legal insight to major contracts, funding agreements and partnership arrangements 
Support the Board in maintaining proportionate and effective governance structures. Bring an independent perspective to discussions involving legal complexity or reputational risk 
Capital works, redevelopment considerations and long-term asset planning Strategic oversight of assets, including understanding restrictions, fiduciary responsibilities and Charity Commission guidance relating to other assets 
Risk exposure relating to premises, facilities, lease arrangements Strategic decisions relating to property acquisition, development or change of use. 

Bring external knowledge of legal developments relevant to the charity sector Where appropriate, use professional expertise and networks to strengthen the organisation’s governance and credibility Act as an ambassador for the organisation and its mission

What are we looking for?

These roles are particularly suited to legal professionals with experience in charity law and/or property law, although wider legal expertise is welcome. Qualified solicitor, barrister or senior legal professional, or equivalent significant legal experience. 9/14 Experience in charity law (advising charities or not-for-profit organisations) or property law (property portfolio oversight, redevelopment projects). Understanding of the legal and regulatory environment in which charities operate. Strategic thinking skills, sound independent judgement and the confidence to challenge constructively. Commitment to BUBIC’s mission, values and beneficiaries. Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties and responsibilities of trusteeship. Ability to work effectively as part of a board, build trusted relationships with senior staff. A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to their duties as a Trustee

What difference will you make?

BUBIC is at a pivotal moment - driven by an ambitious strategy focused on safer lives and lasting change. We are growing with intention, building on a proven model to achieve sustainable growth and greater impact. We believe this is the right time to bring on fresh voices and expertise to our board. If you are motivated by purpose, accountability, and real community impact, we invite you to join us. Together, we can strengthen an organisation that is bold in its ambition, rigorous in its practice, and genuinely transformative for the communities we serve. I warmly invite you to read on, and I hope what you find here moves you to take that next step with us. 

Additional information

You can download the following documents:

Legal Trustee Information Pack 2026.pdf

Opportunity reference number: 1313931