Trustee with Legal Experience

Safetynet Primary Care is seeking new board members including someone with legal expertise. The ideal candidate will be passionate about the charity’s values and work.

A board  and committee meeting schedule is provided annually with adequate notice for those attending. The board meets approximately four times a year.

All board meetings are normally held in person in Safetynet Primary Care Head Office in Dublin 1 at 18:00 for a duration of c.2 hours. Board members have the option to join online, however, in person attendance is preferred where possible.

All trustees are encouraged to join at least one committee, particularly in an area of expertise identified in the board skills audit. There are currently five committees which convene online, usually holding four meetings per year depending on the committee. Committee meetings last for c.1 hour. The current committees are:

• Finance & Audit Committee Sub Committee
• Clinical Governance Sub Committee
• HR Sub Committee
• Quality Standards & Research Sub Committee
• Fast Track Sub Committee (ad hoc)

Key Responsibilities of a Legal Charity Trustee include the following:

▬      Uphold the organization's integrity.

▬      Advocate for and communicate the charity’s vision, mission and values.

▬      Input to the strategic direction, contributing with insight, oversight, and experience of strategy formulation.

▬      Bring legal experience and insight to bear, assisting the board to understand legal aspects of the organisation and pertaining to best practice.

▬      Assist with the creation of strategic plans which will comply with current legislation and practice.

▬      Promote exemplary governance among trustees.

Skills and Experience Required

▬      A qualified solicitor or barrister, with at least two years’ experience.

▬      Commitment to our Vision, Mission and Values.

▬      Previous board experience would be an advantage, but not essential.

▬      Leadership and strategic vision.

▬      Governance and regulatory compliance expertise desirable, but not essential.