Empower Change as a Legal Advisor with Mast Cell Action: Championing Medical Support in the UK
Are you a dedicated legal professional looking to utilise your expertise for a cause that truly matters? Join the dynamic team at Mast Cell Action, a UK-based charity committed to supporting people with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. Your legal skills can play a vital role in advancing our mission and providing much-needed assistance to those in need.
Position: Legal Advisor (Volunteer)
As a Legal Advisor at Mast Cell Action, you will be a crucial contributor to ensuring our operations align with UK laws and regulations. By providing expert legal guidance, you will enable us to navigate legal complexities and make informed decisions that drive our mission forward. In this role, you will:
Responsibilities:
Offer legal counsel on matters related to UK regulations, compliance, and policies.
Review and draft contracts, agreements, and legal documents to facilitate our initiatives.
Provide advice on matters of governance, organisational structure, and risk management.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure legal compliance in fundraising, advocacy endeavors, and community outreach.
Represent Mast Cell Action in legal negotiations, disputes, and external communications.
Qualifications:
Qualified solicitor or barrister with current registration in the UK.
Experience in healthcare law, nonprofit law, or related field is advantageous.
Strong familiarity with UK healthcare regulations, privacy laws, and compliance standards.
Benefits:
A unique opportunity to leverage your legal skills for a meaningful cause.
Collaboration with a passionate and dedicated team.
Remote work and flexible arrangements.
Satisfaction in contributing to improved support for individuals in the UK.
Application Process:
If you are eager to apply your legal expertise to drive positive change, we invite you to submit your CV and cover letter. Please highlight your relevant experience and your alignment with our charity's mission.
Mast Cell Action is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. Together, we can make a significant impact on the lives of individuals affected by mast cell disorders.
Join us in championing medical support and empowerment for all. Apply today to be part of a transformative journey.
Location: Remote
Hours: 5-10 per week
6 Willes Terrace, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, cv31 1dl, GB
Our vision is to ensure that everybody suffering from MCAS in the UK receives adequate support, can expect knowledgeable diagnosis & care, and can look to a future in which the disease is actively researched, better understood and more effectively treated. In sum we aim to improve the lives of MCAS sufferers by giving them a voice, recruiting and supporting doctors & researchers, and lobbying policy-makers.
We are a rare diseases charity established at the end of 2015 to respond to Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS). MCAS is a crippling, unpredictable and frightening condition affecting the immune system. Sufferers from MCAS have "wrongly programmed" immune systems that react to a wide range of triggers including food, drink, stress, temperature and many others. The effects range from unpleasant allergic reactions, through to an overall debilitation resulting in people being unable to leave their houses. It was first recognised internationally in 1990, with a set of diagnostic criteria agreed in 2011, but is little known or understood in the UK, where incidence seems to be increasing. Here patients can wait 3-5 years for a diagnosis, often receive very little knowledge or help from within the medical establishment and can find themselves in a frightening limbo. (More on the disease can be found on our website: www.mastcellaction.org or on Facebook
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
August 31, 2024
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