Legal & Corporate Governance Advisor

Legal & Corporate Governance Advisor

Position type: Volunteer (Advisory and support role; does not replace external legal counsel).
Time Commitment: Approximately 5 hours per week, flexible.
Purpose of the Role: Support the organization by reviewing, structuring, and maintaining legal and governance documentation to ensure compliance with Canadian non-profit and corporate law, strengthen internal governance, and support sustainable growth.

K E Y R E S P O N S I B I L I T I E S :

Corporate & Governance Documentation

• Review and help refine bylaws, governance policies, and internal legal frameworks.
• Assist with drafting and updating Board resolutions, committee mandates, and governance policies.
• Support compliance with the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act (CNCA).

Legal Structure & Compliance

• Advise on best practices for nonprofit governance, fiduciary duties, and member rights.
• Assist in documenting conflict-of-interest, ethics, and decision-making processes.
• Help prepare or review documentation related to regulatory filings (e.g. Corporations Canada).

Risk & Organizational Protection

• Flag potential legal risks related to governance, operations, partnerships, or communications.
• Support the organization in documenting decisions and processes in a legally sound manner.
• Provide guidance on record-keeping and document retention practices.

Advisory Support

• Act as a legal sounding board for governance-related questions from leadership or the Board.
• Where appropriate, coordinate with external legal counsel (if engaged).
  

Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S & S K I L L S :

• Background or training in corporate law, company law, or nonprofit law.
• Familiarity with Canadian legal frameworks, particularly the CNCA.
• Experience with or interest in non-profit organizations, foundations, or associations is a strong asset.
• Law students (upper-year), junior lawyers, or experienced legal professionals are welcome.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to explain legal concepts in clear, practical terms.

W H O A R E W E ?

Universal Limbs Foundation is a Canadian non-profit dedicated to providing free,
customized 3D-printed prosthetics to people in need, particularly in conflict zones and
refugee communities.

We combine innovation, partnerships, and ethical humanitarian practice to deliver
practical, dignified solutions that restore mobility and independence.

For more details, please email info@universallimbs.com