Overview

Lead legal strategy and risk management for global operations.

You have:

• Global lead for shaping and delivering regional strategy in alignment with the Institute’s global legal framework.
• Anticipate and assess legal and regulatory developments across jurisdictions, ensuring compliance.
• Oversee the formation, structuring, and operationalization of international offices and legal entities.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks across programmes and operational activities.
• Oversee complex commercial, donor, government and procurement arrangements and partnerships.
• Lead, develop, and manage a globally distributed team of legal professionals.
• Drive continuous improvement in legal processes, tools, and systems for risk management.

We don’t just talk, we do. Lead the change with us.

At the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, we work with political leaders around the world to drive change. We help governments turn bold ideas into reality so they can deliver for their people. We do it by advising on strategy, policy and delivery, unlocking the power of technology across all three. And by sharing what we learn on the ground, so everyone can benefit. We do it to build more open, inclusive and prosperous countries for people everywhere.

We are a global team of over 800 changemakers, operating in more than 40 countries, across five continents. We are political strategists, policy experts, delivery practitioners, technology specialists and more. We speak more than 45 languages. We are working on over 100 projects, tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges. We’re all here at TBI to make a difference.

In a world of ever more complex challenges, we believe diversity of background and perspective is a strength. We pride ourselves on a culture that values and nurtures difference. We are dedicated to unlocking potential, not only for the countries we work in but also for each of our team members. No matter where you’re from or who you are, if you’re passionate about the transformative power of progressive politics, we invite you to build a better future with us.

Role Summary

Strategic Legal Leadership

• Global lead for shaping and delivering regional strategy in alignment with the Institute’s global legal framework.
• Anticipate and assess legal and regulatory developments across jurisdictions, ensuring the Institute remains compliant and well-positioned to operate effectively.

Legal Risk, Compliance and Governance

• Oversee the formation, structuring, and operationalisation of international offices, subsidiaries, and other legal entities across.

• Ensure global corporate governance and statutory compliance and best practice.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks across programmes, partnerships, and operational activities.

• Oversee regional compliance frameworks, including implementation and monitoring of Institute-wide policies.

Commercial Oversight

• Oversee complex commercial, donor, government and procurement arrangements and partnerships.

• Oversee the Institute’s counterparty due diligence processes, ensuring appropriate risk assessment and escalation of material concerns.

• Provide senior oversight on high-risk or politically sensitive engagements.

Leadership

• Lead, develop, and manage a globally distributed team of legal professionals, fostering high performance, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Act as a senior representative of the Legal function in global, regional and cross-functional forums.

Stakeholder & External Counsel Management

• Build strong internal relationships across all teams and ensure legal considerations are integrated early into decision-making.

Process Improvement & Capability Building

• Drive continuous improvement in legal processes, tools, and systems to enhance efficiency and risk management.

Closing Date:

2026-05-01

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