Charities Lawyer (Corporate)

Executive Network Legal Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Charities Lawyer with over 5 years PQE. The successful candidate will provide expert advice on charity law and work closely with a diverse portfolio of clients. This role offers competitive salary, performance-based bonus, generous pension, and five weeks annual leave. An excellent opportunity to deepen your expertise in the charity and not-for-profit sector while working on complex, rewarding projects.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Generous pension

Five weeks’ annual leave

Income protection after two years' service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE gained within a reputable firm.
• Experience advising on charity law and governance.
• Solid experience working for charities across various matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise on the formation and registration of charities.
• Draft and review funding agreements.
• Support clients through Charity Commission processes.
• Provide governance best practice advice.

Skills

Charity law expertise

Regulatory compliance

Governance

Client advisory

Education

5+ PQE in law

Job description

Overview

Charities Lawyer, 5+ PQE – Cambridge – A leading, national law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Charities Lawyer to join their forward-thinking practice. To apply or to register your interest, please contact Cassie on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] with your CV.

• An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Charities Lawyer to join a well-regarded legal team working on a range of high-profile and meaningful matters.
• Youll work closely with a diverse portfolio of charity and not-for-profit clients, providing expert advice on charity law, governance, and regulatory compliance.
• The role involves advising on the formation and registration of new charities, drafting and reviewing funding agreements, and supporting clients through Charity Commission processes.
• Youll also advise on restructuring, mergers, charity trading, and corporate structures, as well as governance best practice.
• This is a fantastic opportunity for a lawyer looking to deepen their expertise in the charity and not-for-profit sector while working on complex and rewarding projects.
• You will have at least 5 years PQE gained within a reputable firm renowned for their charity law practice.
• Ideal Charities Lawyer will have solid experience in working for charities across a range of matters.
• Working closely with the partners and wider team, you will be gaining exposure to a diverse client base of charities ranging in sizes.
• 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 income protection after two years’ service, life assurance, and access to an employee assistance programme.

How to Apply

Contact Cassie Huxtable at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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