Senior Legal OfficerWe are looking for a Senior Legal Officer to support the organisation s grant giving and contracting function.If you want to join an impact driven organisation, improving outcomes for vulnerable children and families, then apply today!Position: Senior Legal OfficerLocation: London/hybridHours: Full-time 35 hours/week (part time considered)Salary: £53,300 per annum, plus generous benefitsContract: 12 months fixed term contract (possible extension)Closing Date: 18th May 2025Interviews: Wed 28th MayThe RoleJoin an independent What Works Centre, funded by a core grant from central government (the Department for Education), with additional funding from other governmental departments and philanthropic bodies. We are looking for a contract manager to work within the Operations team and support the grant giving and contracting function.Key tasks include:• Review and consolidation of existing grant and service agreements templates, ensuring compliance.• Prepare internal guidance on using the contract templates • Develop and maintain a register of agreed variations to standard TandCs • Advice on due diligence processes and legal considerations for collaborations with a variety of partners (e.g. charities, research institutes, universities, local authorities, government departments etc) • Support project teams in putting in place agreements for new grants and services• Supporting project teams with existing agreements• Provide organisation wide training on standard T