Charities Solicitor

Michael Page (UK); Leeds; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist legal recruitment firm in Leeds is seeking a Charities Solicitor to join a well-known regional legal firm. This position involves advising charities on commercial contracts, drafting various agreements, and supervising junior staff. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with over 5 years PQE and a background in charities or commercial law. A competitive salary in the range of £75,000 to £80,000 along with a generous pension and healthcare benefits is offered.

Benefits

Generous pension contribution of 5%

25 days of holiday leave

Comprehensive health care benefits

Qualifications

• Solicitor with a background in charities or commercial law.
• Interest to work in the charities sector.
• 5+ years PQE.

Responsibilities

• Advise on commercial contracts for charities.
• Draft sales, purchase, and supply contracts.
• Supervise junior team members.

Skills

Charities law expertise

Commercial contracts

Supervising junior team members

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

• Join a highly rated specialist law firm in Leeds
• Great opportunity for a charities solicitor

About Our Client

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.

Job Description

The Charities Solicitor will get involved in a range of work including:

• 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

The Successful Applicant

The successful Charities Solicitor will have / be:

• 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

What's on 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.