DESCRIPTION OF THE ASSOCIATION
The Chain of Hope is an international NGO founded in 1994. Its purpose is to strengthen health systems to give everyone and in particular children the same opportunities for survival and development.
We intervene in 28 countries through a global approach, centered on the child but also on mothers and disadvantaged communities :
- Prevention and screening from an early age, particularly in the context of school health programs.
- Care and surgery to meet the most urgent needs of children and their mothers.
- Training and transfer of skills to local teams through our international network of’experts in all areas of surgery.
- Construction and equipment of hospital structures adapted to local needs.
POST AND MISSION
The holder of the position guides and organizes the activities in order to guarantee the legal security of the’association.
He advises teams at headquarters and in the field in the implementation of legal and regulatory obligations and participates in contract negotiations when necessary. It ensures compliance with the commitments made and plays a role of’alert to the Management.
It participates in risk management by raising awareness of the content of legal frameworks, trains them in tools and good practices.
It contributes to the defense of the interests of the association and its agents.
MAIN ACTIVITIES
Legal framework :
- Appreciates the applicable legal framework and the obligations of the association ( excluding social law )
- Identifies and analyzes the legal, financial and administrative risks arising from the practices of teams at headquarters in the field
- Alert team leaders and management on legal risks involved and make recommendations
- Coordinate the consultation of lawyers on the different fields of expertise
- Accompanies the procedures for registering or renewing agreements with local authorities
- Advises the operational staff or departments of the head office in tax matters in collaboration with Accounting
- Performs legal and regulatory monitoring
Law of contracts :
- As part of the management of contracts, offers tools to operational to facilitate and secure their drafting (models, checklists, etc..)
- Participates in negotiating commitments with third parties
- Accompanies the monitoring of the’ execution of commitments in case of difficulties
- Supports the management of litigation and advises the Management on the arrangements to be made
- Participates in the management of’assurance contracts
- Proposes the modalities of creation of’a documentary base for the’archiving of contracts
Legal secretariat :
- S’assures the regularity of meetings of statutory bodies
- Realizes and records all the documentation (convocations, powers, PV, registers, …) and legal declarations to the authorities in France
- Updates delegations of authority
- Carries out and monitors the filing of trademarks and patents on behalf of the’Association at the request of the Development Directorate or the General Directorate
Transverse :
- Ensures training and awareness of the legal subjects of field staff
- Participates in the structuring of the’association through the formalization of procedures and’tools
- Carries out specific legal studies at the request of the Directorate
- Builds the budget of its department in the interest of’efficiency and costs, and, and guarantees the follow-up and control of the expenses of its perimeter with the tools and the support of the Management Control
- Participates in the selection and supervision of the’ execution of the contracts of legal providers
- Participates in project proposals and due diligence of partners
- Animate the network of’avocats volunteers and service providers in collaboration with the DAF
TRAINING & EXPERIENCES
- Master 2 in private law (contract law tax law, litigation, international law)
- 5 Years of’ experience including 2 years minimum of legal practice
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- Very good capacity of’analysis and synthesis,
- A L’aise with the research and the’interpretation of the texts of law, regulations and jurisprudence ;
- Rigor, relational ease, writing skills ;
- Ability to organize and manage priorities ;
- Respect for confidentiality ;
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural team,
- Flexibility of’ and sense of service ;
- Knowledge of the international solidarity sector is essential
CONDITIONS
- Contract of indefinite duration
- Start date : ASAP
- Full-time position, based at the Siege of’association in Paris 15th or relocated
- 80% mutual support%
- Transport subscription (or sustainable mobility package) supported at 50%
- Ticket Meal d’facial value 10,83€ supported at 60%
- Telework charter: 03 days/week OR 100% telework with 4 days/month of mandatory presence at the headquarters
- 23 Days of annual RTT
- Salary Proposed: According to profile and experience
How to apply
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