Advisory Board Member - Legal

Organisation overview:

Our mission is to enable and nurture talented individuals from low-socioeconomic backgrounds to thrive within world-leading postgraduate study and become STEM leaders.

We believe that family income should not be a barrier to the pursuit of excellence.

Through fully-funded Scholarships and access to a community of pioneering leaders, we enable and nurture talented students to pursue Masters and PhDs in STEM subjects at some of the leading research universities in the UK.

Role Details:  

We are seeking an experienced lawyer to provide strategic legal insight into Martingale’s operations. As a research funder, we are particularly interested in professionals with expertise in intellectual property law, specifically as it applies to research and development at the intersection of academia and industry. In this role, you will work closely with the Head of Strategy and Operations to ensure we not only meet but exceed compliance standards, helping to lay a strong foundation for our long-term impact.

More information available here:  https://martingale.foundation/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Martingale-Advisory-Board-Members-Recruitment-2025.pdf

Time Commitment:  

• Four in-person Board meetings per year
• Quarterly check-ins with Martingale’s Head of Strategy and Operations.
• Occasional Martingale events, including Welcome Dinner for new Scholars (October), Solve for X pitch event (July), and other partnership events.

Attendance:

Mix of in-person and online

Required Skills & Experience:

•         Qualified lawyer.

•         Experience of UK research and innovation sector.

•         Knowledge of intellectual property law, particularly as it relates to university research (desirable).

•         Experience of working with a rapidly growing or fast-paced organisation.

•         Able to take a broad perspective on Martingale’s activities, and highlight areas of risk and remedial actions.

•         Experience of working with charities, for example as a Trustee (desirable).

More information available here:  https://martingale.foundation/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Martingale-Advisory-Board-Members-Recruitment-2025.pdf