Non Executive Director (Voluntary)

Company Description Cape Town Legal Professionals Association (CTLPA) is a professional body serving attorneys, advocates, in-house counsel, candidate attorneys, and pupils in the greater Cape Town region. The association connects legal practitioners and trainees across different practice areas and stages of their careers. CTLPA focuses on professional networking, knowledge sharing, professional development, and community initiatives to support a strong and engaged legal community. It provides a platform for shared concerns, constructive dialogue, and collaboration across the profession. CTLPA communicates association news and programme updates through its public channels and dedicated contact email.
Role Description The Non Executive Director role is a voluntary role (remote) based in Cape Town. The Non Executive Director will provide strategic oversight, contribute to governance, and support long-term planning for CTLPA, ensuring that the association remains aligned with its purpose and serves the needs of legal professionals in the region. Day-to-day responsibilities include attending board and committee meetings, reviewing reports and proposals, offering independent judgment on strategic initiatives, and contributing to policy development and risk oversight. The role involves engaging with members and stakeholders, supporting professional development and community programmes, and representing CTLPA at key events and forums.
Qualifications
Strong governance, strategic oversight, and risk management skills, with experience serving on boards or committees in professional or non-profit organizations.
Background in the legal sector (e.g., attorney, advocate, in-house counsel) or significant exposure to legal practice, professional regulation, or legal education.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to contribute constructively to group decision-making.
Demonstrated commitment to professional development, ethics, and community contribution within the legal or broader professional environment.
Ability to interpret reports and data, assess proposals, and provide independent, balanced input on strategic and operational matters.
Relevant tertiary qualification in law or a related discipline; advanced governance or leadership training is an advantage.
Capacity to dedicate sufficient time to board meetings, preparation, member engagement, and association activities on a full-time basis.

Work arrangement
Yes