Volunteer Lawyer: Remote and In-Person Legal Opportunity with Children Not Numbers|Apply by 30 Sept 2026
Overview
Children Not Numbers (CNN) is seeking a Volunteer Lawyer to support its in-house legal team in the UK. The volunteer advises on commercial contracts, partnerships, funding arrangements, compliance and organisational risk, helping make sure the organisation's activities meet UK regulations and legal requirements. The role needs a minimum of 5 hours per week, with extra hours at times, and may combine remote and in-person activity depending on organisational needs. It was posted on 26 August 2026.
The lawyer reviews, drafts and negotiates documents such as commercial, funding and partnership agreements, memorandums of understanding and corporate documents, finds commercially sensible solutions to legal problems, and should be able to work on commercial agreements with minimal supervision. They help manage legal risk and compliance, keep proper records, and liaise with external lawyers and other stakeholders. They also answer queries from teams across the organisation, may attend meetings, take notes and prepare follow-up actions, and explain legal points clearly.
Who can apply
Applicants should be a qualified solicitor, barrister, legal executive or have equivalent experience in the UK, with a strong grasp of the UK legal system and regulatory frameworks. Experience in transactional commercial and contract law is particularly relevant. The organisation also looks for excellent written and spoken communication, analytical and research skills, stakeholder management, the ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities and urgent matters, proficiency with Microsoft Office, familiarity with legal research platforms and good teamwork.
What you get
The position is unpaid volunteering. Volunteers work alongside an experienced in-house legal team and gain exposure to the legal operations of a social-impact organisation, including agreements, partnerships, funding, compliance and risk.
How to apply
Applications are made online, and hard-copy applications are not accepted. Applicants provide an updated resume or CV and a cover letter explaining their interest.
Key dates
The application deadline is 30 September 2026.