Legal Consultant – Grant Due Diligence (Contract)

About the role

Eudia is seeking an experienced Legal Consultant on a contract basis to support its grant due‑diligence process for a US philanthropic fund. The role involves reviewing grant applications and related documentation, assessing eligibility, risk, and compliance, and delivering structured, client‑ready reports.

Key responsibilities

• Review grant applications and supporting documentation, including organisational information and financial statements.
• Assess eligibility, identify legal, regulatory, and reputational risks, and flag items requiring further scrutiny.
• Apply defined review criteria to ensure consistency across all outputs.
• Produce clear, structured Word‑based reports aligned with required formats and standards.
• Incorporate quality‑control feedback and iterate on outputs as needed.
• Manage assigned reviews within agreed SLAs (typically five working days).
• Escalate complex, high‑risk, or out‑of‑scope issues to the QC team promptly.

Required profile

• More than six years of post‑qualification experience (or equivalent relevant experience).
• Background in corporate, commercial, regulatory, or advisory work.
• Proven experience reviewing and synthesising complex documentation.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce concise, structured reports.
• High attention to detail, strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage ambiguity.

Required skills