Trustee with Legal Expertise

Vacancy: Trustee with Legal Expertise

The Organisation:

Beyond Surviving is a newly established survivor-led charity organisation in Ireland dedicated to connecting survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence and supporting their healing, wellbeing, and growth. We have been a registered Company Limited by Guarantee since 2023 and a registered charity since November 2024.

Our service and support focus on four key pillars: connection, self-advocacy, healing support, and survivor empowerment and self-agency building. Our Board is currently composed of three trustees with combined expertise in business, the charity sector, minority community work, law, project consulting, and survivor lived experience and advocacy.

We are now keen to expand our Board, bring in more skill sets, knowledge, and backgrounds, and welcome applications from those who feel they would be a good fit and would bring added value to the organisation. Additionally, as a survivor-led organisation, we are especially keen to hear from those with lived experience of domestic, sexual, and gender-based violence and abuse (DSGBV), as their insights and perspectives are invaluable in shaping our work and driving forward our survivor-led ethos.

We are deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive Board and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets, irrespective of race, ethnicity, age, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.

The Role:

Beyond Surviving is seeking to recruit a trustee with Legal Expertise. All trustee positions with Beyond Surviving are voluntary.

General Trustee Duties of a Charity Trustee:

• Comply with the charity’s governing document and legal and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure the charity is carrying out its charitable purpose for the public benefit.
• Provide strategic direction, development, and oversight for the charity.
• Uphold our mission, values, vision, and survivor-led ethos.
• Act with reasonable care and skill and in the best interests of the charity.
• Manage the assets of the charity.

Responsibilities for This Role Will Include:

• Providing legal oversight and advice on matters relating to governance, compliance, risk, and the effective functioning of Beyond Surviving.
• Assisting with legal aspects of the organisation as they arise.
• Assist in the review and updating of policies, procedures, and practices to align with best practices and legal and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in monitoring and ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and reporting requirements applicable to non-profit organisations in Ireland.
• Assist the Trustees on regulatory changes, potential risks, and compliance strategies to maintain Beyond Surviving’s integrity and reputation.

Essential Skills/ Qualities Required for This Role:

• A qualified solicitor or barrister with at least 5 years’ experience.
• Knowledge of Irish laws, regulations, and governance frameworks applicable to non-profit organisations.
• A commitment to our mission, values, and survivor-led ethos.
• Previous board experience is an advantage.
• Commitment to the highest levels of corporate governance and compliance.
• A forward-thinking, survivor-responsive approach and a deep commitment to bridging the gap in services we’ve identified as an organisation.
• A passion for supporting survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

Board Meetings:

As a trustee, you will participate in quarterly meetings and are expected to commit to attending at least five evening meetings annually. These meetings are held through a combination of in-person and remote formats.

How to Apply:

If you are ready to lend your skills and expertise in a forward-thinking, survivor-led organisation that’s passionate and dedicated to addressing the isolation many survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence face on their healing journey, then we would love to hear from you. Please submit your interest in joining the Beyond Surviving Board here on Board Match.