IFRS Foundation

Legal Counsel

IFRS Foundation · London

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
87 days
IFRS Foundation's roles stay open a median of 87 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of IFRS Foundation's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at IFRS Foundation
high
8 stale, 0 reposted of 8 open
Hiring momentum
16 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-29

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from IFRS Foundation's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for IFRS Foundation.

About this role

The Legal Counsel role at the IFRS Foundation involves providing legal support during a period of increased demand, focusing on commercial contracting, intellectual property protection, and corporate legal matters. Daily tasks include drafting contracts, managing intellectual property rights, conducting legal research, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance and effective legal advice. This position is a 12-month fixed-term contract based in London, reporting to the Chief of Legal, Compliance & Commercial Operations.

Our read on this posting2.6out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of IFRS Foundation as an employer.

What you need

  • Qualified legal professional and/or UK qualified solicitor
  • Good working knowledge of contract, corporate, commercial and IP law
  • Experience of drafting contracts and general contract correspondence
  • High level of commercial awareness
  • Demonstrable evidence-based research skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of regulatory issues including sanctions, competition law, data protection
  • Knowledge of employment law
  • Familiarity with Nexis Lexis, Lexis PLC and Westlaw
  • Work experience in a global multi-location set up
  • Familiarity with a multi-location set up

What you get

  • Rewarding work that serves the public interest
  • Engagement with diverse international experts
  • Inclusive and collaborative teams
  • Intellectually challenging projects
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Numerous areas of specialisation

Worth weighing

  • 12-month fixed-term contract may limit job security
  • No specific salary or compensation details provided
  • Role may involve a high volume of work due to increased demand

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Listed by IFRS Foundation on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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