The CIFF Legal team supports the organisation in its grants making activities and partnerships, as well as providing advice on a range of compliance and regulatory matters (e.g. charity law and data protection). The team also advises on programme specific issues, ranging from its management of sub-grants to intellectual property advice, as well as being responsible for the administration of the organisation, including risk reviews and insurances.
This is an exciting opportunity for a legal intern to join CIFF and gain valuable insight into the legal issues affecting a large, international philanthropic foundation. You will report to the Senior Legal Counsel but will work with other members of the team as well, including the General Counsel. You will also be working closely with members of CIFF from across our sectors and international offices.
You will learn essential skills from the Legal team, such as contract drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management. Most importantly, you will be able to work on projects that support the development and protection of children as well as addressing climate change.
The internship has been designed to provide an opportunity for candidates to gain in-house experience in the not-for-profit sector. The role has been designed to be dynamic and encourage learning and it provides the candidate an opportunity to enhance their CV and gain experience which they can draw upon throughout their future legal career.
You will also receive a Learning and Development allowance to spend on training courses of your choosing to support your future legal or not-for profit aspirations.
Requirements
Role\u2019s responsibilities
Assisting with contract drafting and negotiations with CIFF\u2019s grantee organisations in children\u2019s development and climate change. Preparing confidentiality agreements, amendment agreements, consultancy agreements and other ancillary documents in the context of grants and other services. Assisting with legal due diligence on CIFF\u2019s proposed grantees. Assisting in the management process of proposed grants and other projects (e.g. pipeline reviews). Managing signing of documents and liaising with the project managers where necessary to finalise agreements. Carrying out legal research on a variety of matters relating to programme issues, legal and regulatory issues (including charity law), programme governance issues, conflicts of interest, commercial contracts and consultancy contracts. Providing input to improve legal processes (e.g. contract management process). Taking minutes of committee meetings and incorporating comments by liaising with relevant members of the programme and support teams.Membership of the team
This role does not hold line management responsibility, but we expect all employees to demonstrate good leadership behaviours; this includes adopting a coaching approach with colleagues to help build skills, confidence, and capability in particular areas, processes or procedures. As required, support on the planning and coordination of inductions for new joiners to the team. We operate a matrix structure so reporting lines can vary between specific aspects of the role.Skills & Experience ย
Key working relationships
Other CIFF teams \u2013 particularly Finance and External Affairs Contacts within global partners and stakeholders \u2013 e.g. UNICEF, WHO, World Bank et al Contacts within international charities and NGOs \u2013 e.g. Gates Foundation, Save the Children, Oxfam et al Contacts within national governments and local NGO partners in priority geographiesManagement dimensions
No direct budget or people management accountability but contributes to the efficient operation of their team.
Benefits
The starting salary for this role is GBP 26,400
CIFF operates a hybrid work policy across all locations, which means employees works some of the time from home. We are happy to provide more information on this as part of the recruitment process.
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package here at CIFF that includes, but is not limited to the following. All these will be prorated to the fixed term.
Annual leave - 25 days per annum. Increasing by 1 day after each year of service, to a maximum of 30 days. Training allowance Wellbeing allowance Life insurance Medical insurancePlease submit your application on or before 31st May 2024
Please note that this internship is for 6 months only, but we are looking to shortlist candidates and extend offers for 2 intakes (the firstย starting July 2024, and the second starting January 2025).