General Counsel (Part Time)

Hybrid with travel to London as required
Part Time - 3 days per week
Did you know that there are at least 20m people in the UK in vulnerable financial circumstances, who are poorly served or unfairly excluded from mainstream financial services?
That's nearly a third of all adults in the UK.
We are Fair4All Finance. We are a not-for-profit organisation working with Financial Services providers to improve the financial wellbeing of people in vulnerable circumstances by increasing access to fair, affordable and appropriate financial products and services.
We are continuing our work following our latest round of funding, and as a result we are now seeking a General Counsel on a part-time basis.
As our General Counsel you will lead our high-impact work, including groundbreaking financial transactions, and will play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with credit, regulatory, and subsidy laws, enabling us to make the most of public funding. You will also work on exciting deals that require golden share agreements, profit-sharing models, and innovative approaches to recycling funds for maximum impact., Legal Oversight: Lead our legal function, ensuring compliance across investments, regulatory matters, and public funding agreements.
Transaction Leadership: Oversee complex investment structures and provide strategic advice on novel arrangements.
Regulatory Expertise: Act as a key advisor on subsidy compliance, procurement law, and credit-related regulations.
Strategic Guidance: Shape the commercial approach to deals and support the organisation's leadership with expert legal advice., We are a not-for-profit organisation working with Financial Services providers to improve the financial wellbeing of people in vulnerable circumstances by increasing access to fair, affordable and appropriate financial products and services.
Founded in 2019, we are are funded from the Dormant Assets Scheme. The scheme is led by the financial industry and backed by the UK government. This makes it possible for money in dormant bank and building society accounts to be used to help good causes.
Our vision is of a society where the long-term financial wellbeing of all people is supported by a fair and accessible financial sector.
You can find more information on us and our work at .
Our Benefits include:
Financial Security:
Pension (2:1), group life assurance, critical illness, and income protection, family leave
Wellbeing:
27 days holiday plus bank holidays, agile working, health cash plan, health & wellbeing resource hub (including an Employee Assistance Programme)
Personal & Professional Development:
Personal discretionary Training budget
Book Club - mission aligned, up to 4 per year
Fair4All Finance is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value different perspectives, experiences, and expertise, encouraging everyone to grow and contribute fully. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including age, gender identity, disability, marital status, race, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and socioeconomic status.
We ensure fair and equitable treatment for all team members and applicants and actively recruit from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to making reasonable adjustments to support candidates and promote flexible working for a healthy work-life balance.
To apply, submit your application via Applied. Interviews will be held throughout January & later into the year if necessary.
For informal enquiries, please contact us at .
Please note that your application will be reviewed through a blind, unbiased process, so be sure to provide clear, specific examples in your responses.

A strong background in managing and structuring complex financial transactions, including special purpose vehicles (SPVs), guarantees, and profit-sharing agreements. Experience with innovative or novel financial arrangements is highly desirable.
A deep understanding of UK regulatory frameworks, particularly those related to credit law, public sector compliance, and subsidy control. You'll be comfortable advising on compliance at the design stage of major deals.
The ability to shape and drive the organisation's legal strategy, ensuring alignment with broader organisational goals. You'll be adept at balancing the big picture with meticulous attention to detail.
A track record of working on deals that go beyond legalities, focusing on commercial viability and impact-led outcomes. You'll have the skills to navigate complex commercial challenges with a solutions-focused mindset.
The capability to act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team, providing expert guidance and influencing decisions at the highest level. Experience in managing relationships with external legal counsel is essential.
The ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where priorities can shift. You'll bring resourcefulness and flexibility, thriving on the challenges and opportunities of mission-led work.
Desirable experience:
Experience working in a small business, not-for-profit, charity, NGO, public sector, or finance organisation.
Personal Characteristics
A strong team player who thrives in a mission-driven organisation. You'll have excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset, working effectively across teams to enable shared goals.
Strategic thinker who can balance the big picture with attention to detail.
A strong leader and trusted advisor, capable of influencing at the senior level.
Commercially astute, with the ability to find pragmatic solutions in complex situations.
Passionate about social impact and making a tangible difference in people's lives.
Resilient, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.