[Hiring] General Legal Counsel @Mission Aviation Fellowship International

Role Description

Ready to Shape the Future of a Global Mission Organisation? We are currently embarking on a major global transformation. We are unifying our historic federated structure into an integrated global organisation. Our goal? To double our impact and meet the needs of more than 5,000 isolated communities by 2045. To help lead this change, we need you.

As General Legal Counsel, you will provide strategic legal leadership, governance oversight, and risk management support across MAF International's global operations. Working across multiple jurisdictions, you will help safeguard the organisation's interests, ensure legal and regulatory compliance, and enable the continued growth of MAF's worldwide ministry.

You will serve as the principal legal adviser to the Chief Executive Officer, Executive Leadership Team, and Board, providing trusted counsel on legal, governance, regulatory, and reputational matters. You will also lead and strengthen MAF International's in-house legal function during a significant period of organisational change.

This is a rare opportunity to combine executive leadership, legal expertise, and Christian mission in a role with genuine global impact.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a trusted adviser to the CEO, Board, and Executive Leadership Team on integration related matters with a specific focus on organisational integration under the UK Charity Law.
• Providing legal support for major organisational initiatives, partnerships, contracts, and international operations.
• Strengthening governance frameworks and helping ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Leading legal risk management and advising on reputational, operational, and strategic risks.
• Supporting MAF's aviation operations through advice on regulatory compliance, aircraft-related matters, insurance, and liability frameworks.
• Overseeing Legal Services, Corporate Secretarial Services, Safeguarding, and Whistle-blowing functions.
• Managing external legal counsel, litigation, investigations, and regulatory matters when required.
• Building strong relationships across MAF's global network, providing practical, clear, and culturally sensitive legal guidance.
• Helping shape policies, processes, and frameworks that enable MAF to grow and fulfil its mission effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) with admission to practice (multi-jurisdictional admissions or experience is highly valued).
• Deep knowledge of UK Charity law; exposure to mergers and acquisitions in the charity sector is highly recommended.
• Experience with aviation law, data privacy, financial regulation, and non-profit/humanitarian governance.
• Experience providing senior executive support to a C-suite in a complex, global, or federated organisation.
• A deep commitment to the Christian vision, mission, and values of MAF International.
• A culturally sensitive, humble, and inclusive leadership style capable of building trust across diverse, global teams.
• A calm-under-pressure problem solver with high ethical standards and the diplomacy required to navigate organizational transformation.
• The ability to coordinate teams and sustain high performance across shifting time zones.

Requirements

• Approximately one week per month of international travel.

Benefits

• Competitive and flexible salary, aligned to the successful candidate’s location, experience, and local employment context.