Role\u2019s responsibilities
The CIFF Legal team supports the organisation in its grant 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 compliance with regulatory restrictions to intellectual property advice, as well as being responsible for the administrative/company secretarial needs of the organisation. This includes risk reviews, insurances, local legal filings etc.
This is an exciting opportunity for a new Legal Counsel to join CIFF in its Delhi office. You will report to the Senior Legal Counsel, but will work with other members of the larger legal team as needed.
Key Tasks
Drafting contracts and negotiating with CIFF\u2019s grantee and partner organisations in children\u2019s development and climate change, as well as related activities (monitoring and evaluation contracts, consultants).Advising and supporting on other legal matters as needed, including governance, compliance, data protection, and safeguarding.Tracking relevant legal updates as applicable to the foundation and it\u2019s partners in implementation of programmes in India including under FCRA, FEMA, data protection law and Companies Act. Managing external counsel in the provision of advice and training/ know-how where appropriate. Advising on appropriate legal structures for providing funding to grantees.Conducting legal due diligence on CIFF India\u2019s proposed grantees/ partners.Building and managing relationships with other key stakeholders including programme, IT, HR, Finance, Comms and Partnership teams.Supporting the Senior Legal Counsel in maintaining an appropriate compliance framework and record retention to manage and mitigate legal risk.Ad hoc legal advice on a variety of matters relating to programme issues, legal and regulatory concerns, programme governance issues, conflicts of interest, commercial contracts and consultancy contracts. Contribute to legal process improvements that enhance efficiency and risk management.Willing to drive change, improve processes and generally make colleagues more aware of the importance of legal issues. Work with all aspects of a rapidly growing organisation.Serve as an active member of the Legal team, collaborate with other members of the Legal team and foundation personnel as appropriate.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 the reporting lines can vary between specific aspects of the role.Requirements
Skills & Experience
India qualified lawyerProven experience of working in a similar high-pace legal environment, preferably within the not-for-profit sectorExperience of a range of practical legal issues, including corporate, commercial contracts, regulatory issues and corporate governanceExperience in drafting, negotiating and execution of a wide array of agreements including grant agreements, service agreements, non-disclosure agreements and consultancy contractsDynamic, willing to learn, self-starter, comfortable in a relatively unstructured environment with new and varied challengesCommitment to charity or not-for-profit sector and an interest in areas of work CIFF is involved inStrong research and communication skillsStrong organisational skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.A demonstratable interest in improving children\u2019s lives and climate changeUnderstanding of relevant programming in CIFF\u2019s priority impact areasDemonstrates professional, sound judgement; can think critically, objectively and strategicallyStrong interpersonal skills \u2013 engages with others to get the best out of them and works well as part of a teamEffective organisational and project management skills; able to be flexible as priorities and needs change, and works well under pressureEnglish is CIFF\u2019s business language \u2013 we expect all of our people to display good verbal and written communication skills across all aspects of their roleCapacity to work in a range of cultural and socio-economic contexts, adapting style and approach appropriately and in a culturally sensitive manner to maximise effectiveness IT proficiency (most specifically in Microsoft Word and Outlook)Ability to work well independently; a motivated self-starter, with good initiative and problem-solving skillsAdaptable to various cultural, geographic, and operational environments; demonstrates cultural sensitivity with diverse individuals.Key working relationships
Legal teamIndia teamOther CIFF teams \u2013 particularly Finance, HR, External Affairs, Partnerships and CommunicationsContacts with external partners and stakeholdersManagement dimensions
No direct budget or people management accountability but contributes the efficient operation of their team.Benefits
The salary for this role starts from 2,568,800 INR and is a 12 Month FTC. CIFF operates a hybrid work policy across all locations, which means employees work in the office and 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.
Annual leave - 25 days per annum. Increasing by 1 day after each year of service to a maximum of 30 days.Bonus - CIFF currently operates a discretionary bonus scheme.Training allowanceWellbeing allowanceLife insuranceMedical insurancePlease submit your application on or before Wednesday 27th October. CIFF reserves the right to close the job advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.