Sarah Ward
About Sarah Ward
Sarah Ward serves as Legal & Compliance Counsel at Save the Children UK, a position she has held since 2021. She has extensive legal experience, including roles at Macfarlanes where she progressed from Trainee Solicitor to Partner over a span of six years.
Current Role at Save the Children UK
Sarah Ward serves as Legal & Compliance Counsel at Save the Children UK, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring that the organization adheres to legal standards and regulations. Her work involves providing legal advice, managing compliance issues, and supporting the organization in its mission to improve the lives of children globally.
Previous Experience at Macfarlanes
Prior to her current role, Sarah Ward worked at Macfarlanes for a total of six years. She began as a Trainee Solicitor from 2007 to 2009, then progressed to Solicitor from 2009 to 2014. She became a Senior Solicitor in 2014 and was promoted to Partner in 2017, a position she held until 2020. Her tenure at Macfarlanes involved various legal responsibilities and client management.
Early Career at Pinsent Masons
Sarah Ward began her legal career at Pinsent Masons, where she worked as a Paralegal from 2006 to 2007 in Leeds, United Kingdom. This role provided her with foundational experience in the legal field, contributing to her subsequent positions at Macfarlanes.
Education at The University of Edinburgh
Sarah Ward studied at The University of Edinburgh, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) Hons in Biochemistry from 1998 to 2001. This educational background provided her with a strong scientific foundation, which complements her legal expertise.