Charities Lawyer

Simpson Judge; North East; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial law firm in Newcastle is seeking a seasoned solicitor with over 5 years PQE in charity law. This role offers the chance to work on meaningful projects across charity, education, and sports sectors, with a supportive culture and flexible working arrangements. Candidates should have strong technical skills and a passion for client service excellence. Competitive salary with benefits and a people-first environment awaits.

Benefits

Flexible working

Award-winning workplace culture

Charity initiatives participation

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE with a strong technical background in charity law.
• Confident, proactive communicator focused on client service.
• Effective team player with a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal advice on charitable and not-for-profit issues.
• Work on complex projects like mergers and restructures.
• Advise on fundraising compliance and contractual arrangements.

Skills

Charity law

Governance structure knowledge

Commercial and trading agreements

Client service excellence

Collaboration skills

Job description

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Location: Newcastle
Salary: Competitive + bonus + flexible working + excellent culture
Sector: Charity, Education & Sports Law

Are you a seasoned charities and non-profit solicitor with a passion for meaningful work? Join a nationally recognised team delivering standout advice to clients across the charity, education, and sports sectors.

This opportunity sits within a thriving, collaborative department at a forward-thinking and award-winning commercial law firm, where culture, values, and purpose drive performance.

About the Role
This dynamic and growing team supports a wide array of national clients across the charity, education, and sports sectors, providing both day-to-day legal advice and working on complex projects such as mergers, restructures, collaborations, and more.

You’ll work on a wide variety of legal issues relating to charitable and not-for-profit organisations. The ideal candidate will already be confident advising on:

– Charity law, including regulatory and constitutional matters

– Governance structures and trustee responsibilities

– Commercial and trading agreements

– Fundraising compliance and contractual arrangements

– Mergers, restructuring, and collaborations

– Experience in either the education or sports sectors would be advantageous, though not essential.

Who We’re Looking For
– 5+ years PQE with a strong technical background in charity law

– A confident, proactive communicator who thrives on client service excellence

– An effective team player with a collaborative mindset

– Someone commercially astute, with the ability to deliver practical, actionable advice

– An individual who enjoys being part of a business development-focused and community-driven team

Culture & Benefits
– Hybrid/agile working: typically 2-3 days in office or client sites per week

– Exceptional workplace culture recognised across multiple regional and national awards

– Opportunities to take part in charity initiatives, volunteering, sustainability, and wellbeing programmes

– A people-first, values-driven environment with Investors in People Platinum recognition

This firm is a leader in responsible business-B Corp Certified-and regularly tops “best places to work” listings. It’s a place where lawyers can thrive, develop, and do work that makes a genuine difference.

Why Apply?
– Engage in mission-driven legal work across multiple sectors

– Join a supportive and award-winning legal culture

– Work flexibly without sacrificing quality or ambition

– Be part of a firm that genuinely lives its values-care, trust, teamwork, responsibility

Apply now or get in touch with Steph Goupil @ Simpson Judge for a confidential discussion