Charities Lawyer

Executive Network Legal Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national Legal 500 firm in London seeks a Charities Lawyer with over 5 years PQE. Responsibilities include advising clients on charity governance, drafting documents, and handling funding agreements. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills in charity law and excellent client management abilities. The role offers a salary between £90-120,000 and a comprehensive benefits package including bonuses and generous leave options.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Generous pension

Five weeks annual leave

Enhanced family-forming pay

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• At least 5 years PQE in charity law.
• Experience in a leading firm or comparable in-house experience.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Work on charity law, governance, and regulation.
• Draft governing and policy documents.
• Advise on restructures and mergers.

Skills

Excellent technical ability

Charity law expertise

Excellent drafting skills

Strong client focus

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Overview

Charities Lawyer, 5+ PQE, London, £90-120,000 (DOE). Exceptional opportunity to join the dynamic and well-regarded charities team of a leading, national Legal 500 firm.

The Role

Joining a collaborative and forward-thinking team, you will work on a broad range of matters, including charity law, governance, and regulation. The role involves establishing new charities, drafting governing and policy documents, preparing and reviewing funding and collaboration agreements, and supporting clients with applications with the Charity Commission and Privy Council – in addition to any regulatory issues that may arise. You will also advise on restructures, incorporations, mergers, joint ventures, and charity trading activities.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will be a qualified Solicitor with at least 5 years’ PQE, bringing excellent technical ability and a thorough understanding of charity law, developed within a leading firm with a well-established charity practice or through comparable in-house experience.

You will have excellent drafting, communication, and attention-to-detail skills, with a strong client focus and the ability to deliver high-quality service. Organised and proactive, you will build effective client relationships, support colleagues across teams, and contribute to marketing and business development initiatives. You should be comfortable managing tight deadlines and thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

The Firm

You will collaborate closely with the partners and wider charity team, supported by a professional support lawyer. The firm is a leading national adviser in the charity sector, trusted by charities and not-for-profit organisations across the country, and are committed to delivering high-quality, practical legal advice to a diverse range of household-name charities, educational institutions, and foundations.

Benefits

The firm offers an excellent salary and benefits package, including a performance-based bonus, generous pension, and five weeks’ annual leave with the option to buy or sell an extra week. Additional benefits include enhanced family-forming pay, income protection after two years’ service, life assurance, and access to an employee assistance programme.

How to Apply

Contact Gemma Jones on 0207 183 8586 or email [e-mail] with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion. JOB REF: 215301479

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