Legal and Governance Business Partner

Ref: FR055 | Legal and Governance Business Partner | Home-based, UK Nationwide

However, occasional travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work-related meetings) |

Salary circa £ 58,960 per annum (inner London weighting £3,950 per annum or outer London weighting £2,275 per annum may be applied in accordance with where you live) | 35 hours per week

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated lawyer to join the Legal and Governance team of our charity.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Legal and Governance, the Legal and Governance Business Partner will lead on the provision of support to the charity’s staff and volunteers on all legal and governance matters.

In particular, we are particularly interested to hear from lawyers that have significant experience either in the procurement of health services and NHS contracts, or in the governance of charities (and company secretarial work).

Key responsibilities will include:

• Advising on legal issues relating to the charity’s activities, including reviewing a variety of contracts, such as fundraising contracts and contracts for goods and services.
• Advising on the legal aspects of tendering for commissioned services from NHS bodies and local authorities, including advising on procurement matters and NHS Model contracts.
• Advising on partnerships with other organisations to achieve the objects of the charity.
• Advising the CEO, Executive Directors and Trustees on governance matters, including charity law and company law; drafting policies, terms of reference and other governance documents, and correspondence with regulators.
• Maintaining the charity’s risk register and arranging appropriate insurance cover.

You will have:

• A valid practising certificate as a solicitor/barrister and 4 years’ minimum post qualification experience, preferably including relevant experience advising not for profit organisations.
• A demonstrable interest in the charity sector.
• Good communication skills, and an ability to translate complex legal matters into easily understood legal advice.
• Excellent prioritisation skills.

To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.

Please click here to view the role profile.

To apply email: BusinessSupport.Recruitment@stroke.org.uk Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. Please state any preferences for flexible options in your covering letter. Applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options, including reduced hours or job shares are welcomed.

If you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme, please indicate this in your supporting statement, and in the main body of your email when applying for the role.

Closing Date:  28 February 2026 | Interview Date: 17 March 2026

Please note all roles close at midnight

Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.