Charities Solicitor

Michael Page Legal; Leeds; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist regional law firm in Leeds is seeking a Commercial lawyer to join their dedicated Charities team. The successful candidate will advise charities on commercial contracts, draft various legal agreements, and supervise junior team members. Applicants should be solicitors with about 5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) and have a strong interest in the charities sector. This role offers a competitive salary, generous pension contribution, holiday leave, and comprehensive health care benefits.

Benefits

Generous pension contribution

25 days of holiday leave

Comprehensive health care benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in advising charities and social enterprises.
• Interest in working in the charities sector.
• Around 5 years PQE, preferably from a law firm or public sector.

Responsibilities

• Advise charities on commercial contracts.
• Draft various types of contracts.
• Be the main contact for large charities.

Skills

Advising on commercial contracts

Drafting contracts

Supervising junior team members

Education

Solicitor with PQE

Job description

Client Details

The client is a well known specialist regional legal firm with offices across the North of England. They have a dedicated Charities team who work with a range of charities and social enterprises across the UK and they are now looking to recruit a Commercial lawyer to join their specialist team.

Description

• Advising charities and social business and enterprises on commercial contracts
• Drafting a range of contracts including sales and purchase, supply contracts, terms and conditions and partnership agreements
• Advising on grants and donations
• Being the key contact for large charities
• Supervising junior team members
• Working closely the partners in the firm / team

Profile

• A Solicitor with a background in charities or commercial
• An interest to work in the charities sector
• Likely to come from a law firm background or public sector background
• Likely to have around 5 years plus PQE
• Ties to Leeds

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from £75,000 to £80,000 per annum.
• Generous pension contribution of 5%.
• 25 days of holiday leave.
• Comprehensive health care benefits.