Charities Legal Director — Governance & Growth

DAC Beachcroft LLP; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

DAC Beachcroft LLP in Manchester seeks a Senior Associate/Legal Director to lead charities and not-for-profit matters within health care and public law.

You will manage your own caseload, support the lead partner on large projects, and mentor junior lawyers while advising on governance, structures, and strategic collaborations.

The role offers broad exposure to charity governance, mergers, endowments, and fundraising, with opportunities to develop business for a leading UK practice.

Qualifications

• Excellent client handling and relationship skills.
• Strong technical understanding of charity law.
• Team player with mentoring mindset.
• Experience with governance reviews and compliance.
• Ability to develop client relationships and marketing.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload across charity law and governance.
• Support lead partner on larger projects.
• Supervise junior team members.
• Advise on charity structures and registrations.
• Assist with fundraising matters and grant agreements.
• Contribute to business development initiatives.

Skills

Charities law

Governance

Regulatory compliance

Client relationship

Business development

Mentoring

Job description

DAC Beachcroft LLP in Manchester seeks a Senior Associate/Legal Director to lead charities and not-for-profit matters within health care and public law.

You will manage your own caseload, support the lead partner on large projects, and mentor junior lawyers while advising on governance, structures, and strategic collaborations.

The role offers broad exposure to charity governance, mergers, endowments, and fundraising, with opportunities to develop business for a leading UK practice.