Blue Marine Foundation seeks to protect and restore life in the ocean. Our mission is to see at least 30 per cent of the ocean protected by 2030 and the whole ocean sustainably managed. We support low-impact fishing and equitable use of the ocean and address overfishing – one of the world’s biggest environmental challenges.
 
Blue Marine’s legal team has undertaken significant legal work in the UK and abroad, striving to trigger change and making sure that the marine ecosystems are adequately protected by encouraging the enforcement of environmental laws. Our legal work has grown significantly, and we are now looking for a non-practising solicitor / legal academic to help triage the work we undertake for our range of outsourced legal professionals (some paid – some pro bono) and to help assist with our range of legal and investigatory work. Blue Marine works in multiple jurisdictions across many sectors of law and is involved in cases as diverse as oyster restoration licensing to complex international arbitration to drafting marine regulations. Because of the importance of our work, we have been able to work alongside some of the best legal minds in the business as well as some of the world’s leading media outlets.
We are at the heart of cutting-edge marine conservation with headquarters in London but operating globally. This is an incredible chance to join our highly impactful charity; we look forward to hearing from you!

Blue Marine has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Legal Adviser to join our team.

We are seeking an experienced and reliable individual to provide high-quality legal administrative and research support to the Blue Marine legal team. Reporting to the Head of Governance and Legal Affairs, the successful candidate will:

• Acknowledge queries addressed to the legal team from within the organisation and respond, upon consultation with the Head of Governance and Legal Affairs
• Triage work and develop a relationship with the pro bono departments of City of London law firms and monitor and report on that work.
• Support in the development of legal events / media to effect change and or demonstrate our work
• Liaise and instruct with our external legal teams,
• Actively assist with the progression of legal workload through administrative tasks, by monitoring deadlines and progress, creating reminders, and initiating follow-up correspondence within and outside the organisation as needed.
• Organising and updating the legal team’s files
• Work with the legal team in conducting ad-hoc legal research and drafting legal documents
• Identify and retrieve information necessary to support legal decision-making.
• Draft notes and reports as required.
• Organise meetings for the legal team, attending meetings and keeping meeting minutes
• Coordinate diary management of the legal team
• Support the legal team in other appropriate tasks as and when required
• Such other duties as Blue Marine may reasonably require from time to time. 
• Uphold Blue Marine’s values and always embody this behaviour internally and externally.

This list is not exhaustive, and the selected candidate will be required to undertake other relevant tasks from time to time.

Skills and Experience required:
Essential

• Previous legal experience as a solicitor or academic and or relevant legal studies are a must.
• A strong and demonstrable interest in social or environmental matters.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Administrative and document management experience.
• Excellent organisation, administration and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate legal research results in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to efficiently manage own time and prioritise workflow.
• Able to demonstrate agile and flexible working.
• Able to work to tight deadlines.
• Able to communicate effectively with others.

Desired

• An ongoing relationship with a university would be useful
• Previous work experience in the environment or charity sector

• have a passion and commitment to the ocean or another environmental cause.
• have an awareness of opportunities to create change in the environment, climate and ocean space.

This is a great opportunity for you to join our inspirational team and be part of making a difference!
 
We offer a great salary in addition to a generous benefits package.

We embrace agile working and trust our employees to work in a hybrid manner that gives them the flexibility to work from home or at the office according to their work commitments. We also recognise our head office is in London and currently offer an optional financial subsidy, which is available to employees attending this office at least two days per week.
 
Working alongside some of the most leading and pioneering minds in marine conservation, our training opportunities and collegiate nature means you will always be learning and supported with your development.
 
Your wellbeing is important to us, and we hold social events throughout the year. We have a great culture and are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.
 
If you think you have what it takes and the experience to make it happen, then please apply, we would love you to be part of Blue Marine!

Please note
We reserve the right to close job adverts early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. If you would like to know more or have any questions, we are happy to help.
 
We are a responsible and inclusive employer. We value diversity and are committed to equality and creating an inclusive culture. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and will support you to reach your full potential.
 
We want you to perform at your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at HR@edelweisshr.co.uk.