Governance, Policy, and ERM Advisor

Mercy Corp; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global humanitarian organization is seeking a Legal Governance Coordinator to manage corporate governance oversight for its Boards. This role includes coordinating regulatory compliance, drafting governance documents, and supporting risk management efforts. Successful candidates will have a degree in law or related fields and experience in legal support or Board governance. Excellent writing and communication skills are essential. The position is full-time and offers a remote or hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in legal support or Board governance is desirable.
• Knowledge of UK, Dutch, and US governance laws is preferred.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work streams.

Responsibilities

• Manage governance policies and procedures for Mercy Corps Boards.
• Advise on compliance with charity regulatory frameworks.
• Coordinate policy management framework and review processes.
• Draft governance-related documents and reports.

Skills

Legal compliance expertise

Excellent writing and organisational skills

Risk management understanding

Communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Education

BA/BS in Law, Governance, or Business Management

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Location

Uk or NL – Remote

Position Status

Full-time, permanent

Salary Level

Starting salary range for UK £44,320, for NL €52,960 mph - commensurate on professional experience

Closing Date

Please submit application by January 29 2026

Risk Level

Level 3 – access to sensitive data, and/or high level of accountability.

About Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.

Now, and for the future.

The breadth and impact of our programmes

The breadth and impact of our programmes makes Mercy Corps a unique and truly rewarding place to work. Our teams are proud of what we achieve in the field, and we are always looking for talented individuals who share our passion and commitment.

The Position

In this role, you will be part of the Legal Department’s team that supports and provides oversight of corporate governance matters for the Mercy Corps Boards (and affiliates) and ensure corporate compliance with regulatory frameworks. You will play a core role in managing regulatory filings, coordinating the Mercy Corps’ policy framework and project managing enterprise risk management workstreams overseen by the Legal Department. Your duties include providing structured planning and advisory support to ensure the efficient running of processes and systems related to the governance and risk of Mercy Corps.

To be successful in this role you will use your strategic thinking and writing skills and high level of discretion to help manage projects, work closely with the General Counsel and other key stakeholders. You will proactively identify opportunities to continually improve processes and ways of working in order to facilitate the efficient operation of the organisation. You will need excellent organisation and interpersonal skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure, quickly adapting to changing needs and circumstances. You will be adept at managing competing priorities and will ensure efficient coordination and communication across multiple teams and geographies.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage governance policies and procedures for the Mercy Corps Boards; responsibilities include administration of minutes and entity corporate book; coordinating reports for Board Committees under the Legal Department oversight, and managing annual compliance requirements for Board Directors
• Maintain and advise on compliance with corporate charity regulatory frameworks for US, UK and Netherlands including IRS, OSCR, KvK, Companies House. Support annual reporting and manage regulatory filings.
• At the direction of the General Counsel and collaborating with other relevant stakeholders, develop, draft, and maintain governance-related documents, processes and reports.
• Advise internal and external stakeholders on governance requirements and processes, using expert knowledge of internal and external frameworks, including responding to donor requests and due diligence requirements.
• Coordinate Mercy Corps’ policy management framework and policy review process.
• Support for the Legal Department’s oversight of governance for other Mercy Corps entities and affiliates globally
• Coordinate, support, and where appropriate lead special initiatives related to Mercy Corps’ Board of Directors and other governance workstreams.
• Coordinate the approval of all Board and Committee minutes, maintain the Mercy Corps corporate book, and draft minutes where necessary.
• Support the Legal Department in carrying out corporate secretarial responsibilities.
• Support the Legal Department’s management of the ERM Committee, including meeting coordination, reporting, developing meeting materials and communications.
• Manage, coordinate, support and where appropriate leading special initiatives related to Enterprise Risk Management.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Accountability verkrijgbaar

Reports Directly To: General Counsel

Works Directly With

Director of Board Strategy and Engagement, Legal Department, Executive Leadership Team, Enterprise Risk Management Committee

Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills

• BA/BS in Law, Governance, Business Management or related field highly preferred.
• +3 years of experience supporting in house legal teams, legal profession, and/or Board governance desirable
• Knowledge of applicable UK, Dutch and US laws and regulations related to governance and risk management, including compliance and audit requirements preferred.
• Excellent writing and organisational skills
• Good understanding of key risk areas for international NGOs.
• Proven ability to work with a variety of stakeholders, communicate effectively with colleagues from various backgrounds and cultures and a demonstrated ability to influence and coordinate with different teams in different times.
• Proven ability to proactively Eigen identief solve complex problems
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and work streams.
• Proficiency with MS Office software required (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Ongoing Learning

In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development.

Team Engagement and Effectiveness

Achieving our mission starts with how we build our team and collaborate. By bringing together individuals with a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, we strengthen our ability to solve complex challenges and drive innovation. We foster a culture of trust and respect, where every team member is valued for their contributions, empowered to reach their full potential, and motivated to do their genn best work.

We recognize that building a strong and effective team is an ongoing process, and we remain committed to learning, improving, and growing together.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex or sexual orientation, religion or belief, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

Safeguarding & Ethics

Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a