Global Senior Legal Counsel

Men are dying too young – and it doesn’t have to be that way. 

Around the world, men are facing a health crisis: prostate cancer, testicular cancer, poor mental health and suicide. At Movember we’re on a mission to change the face of men’s health by making it easier for men to talk, act and live longer healthier lives.

Every project, every campaign, every idea adds up to real change. You’ll be part of a purpose-fueled crew who believe making an impact and having fun should go hand in hand. Your mission is calling. 

DO GOOD. Work for Movember.

Your Mo-Mission (should you choose to accept it):
Fancy putting your legal brain to work on something bigger than the bottom line?

You’ll still tackle complex, high-quality commercial work, but here, every contract negotiated and every problem solved helps Movember change the face of men’s health.

As our Global Senior Legal Counsel, you’ll take primary responsibility for legal support across the UK and Ireland, while contributing to matters across Movember’s global operations. You’ll join a collaborative Global Legal Team, initially working closely with our Managing Legal Counsel before taking real ownership of these key markets.

Commercial contracting will be at the heart of the role. You’ll draft, review and negotiate partnership, funding, services and intellectual property agreements supporting Movember’s fundraising, revenue-generating, research and program activities.

You’ll also:

• Advise on UK and EU privacy, data protection, intellectual property and regulatory matters.

• Partner with senior leaders, country teams and finance colleagues across the UK, Ireland and globally.

• Turn legal risk into practical options that help the organisation move forward.

• Strengthen legal templates, processes and ways of working.

• Support other global matters where capacity allows.

This is not a role where you’ll simply keep the legal wheels turning. It is a genuine opportunity to take ownership, make a visible impact and put your stamp on the processes, tools and ways of working that support two key Movember markets.

We also know great work doesn’t have to follow a rigid nine-to-five routine. You’ll benefit from genuinely flexible working hours and a hybrid approach that gives you the freedom to balance office connection with working from home.

This is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term role based in London, with the possibility of extension.

No Moustache Required - but the following are:

• Admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales and holding, or eligible to obtain, a current practising certificate.

• A minimum of eight years’ post-qualification experience, ideally 10 years or more.

• Significant experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.

• Experience across relevant agreements such as partnerships, funding, services and intellectual property licensing.

• Practical knowledge of UK and EU privacy and data protection law, including UK GDPR and EU GDPR.

Not Mission Critical - but for extra bonus points: 

• Experience with intellectual property licensing across multiple markets.

• Experience managing external legal advisers across different jurisdictions.

GOOD CAUSE:
Working for Movember, you’ll help turn ideas (and moustaches) into millions for men’s health. Every bit we raise changes the face of men’s health by funding research, improving treatments, and supporting programs that help save lives. 

We’re even shaping government policies on men’s health worldwide. By meeting directly with lawmakers, and helping them understand how more investment on men’s health benefits not just men, but all the communities they serve.

GOOD VIBES:
We love weekends. That’s why our Fridays finish early for nine months of the year. But we also love our office vibe. Because here, it always feels like something big is about to happen. Be it an office-wide surprise birthday party (with cake!) or an open invite for all to hit the pub.

Come the hairy season, the energy cranks up. We’re talking celebrity visits. Live stunts on-site for TV and radio. And when we hit a fundraising milestone, the office gong might even go off. But, for those who prefer calm, no probs: hybrid working means you work where you feel best.

GOOD CREW:

Spoiler alert: we’re a no-ego, all-impact crew. That means everyone gets a say, from new starters to those leading the charge. Collaboration over hierarchies, curiosity over rigid process. And it’s true across all our offices worldwide. We work as one, sharing expertise and celebrating wins. All in the name of making the biggest impact across the globe. United, we Mo.

We offer:

• Hybrid/Flexible working – we offer our team a split of home and office working

• 13 weeks paid Parental Leave and 6 weeks annual leave

• Health Cash Plan – to support the costs of everyday healthcare needs (dental, optical, wellbeing)

• An Employee Assistance Programme offering face to face counselling, plus legal and financial support

• A fun stimulating and collaborating culture, with company events

• Service awards after 3, 5 and 10 year

• Committees to join – Culture team, Equity Diversity & Inclusion

• Bike to work scheme

• Half day Fridays for 9 months of the year

Being different is how we started. And it’s also helped us raise $1 billion for men’s health. So, we know the power of diverse experiences, skills and perspectives.

Movember is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and workplace - a place where we can all be ourselves, and each have the equal opportunity to succeed and be recognised for our unique contribution. We value the experiences, skills and perspectives of all individuals and actively encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds. We make recruitment decisions based on applicants’ skills, experience and knowledge, ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Do you want to DO GOOD?
If so, we’d love to hear from you.