Charity Solicitor - 5+ PQE

QED Legal LLP; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a motivated Charity Solicitor with 5+ PQE to join their Private Client Team in Cambridge. This role offers flexibility to work from multiple locations and is an excellent opportunity to advance your career within a supportive environment. Responsibilities include advising charities, drafting documentation, managing asset transfers, and mentoring junior staff. Applicants should have strong judgment skills, a thorough understanding of legal principles, and a proactive approach.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with charities of varying sizes.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment with appropriate levels of supervision.
• Strong understanding of relevant legal principles and their practical application.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Approachable and skilled at building effective relationships.
• Proactive and willing to go the extra mile.

Responsibilities

• Establish and register charitable entities.
• Advise charity trustees on their roles and responsibilities.
• Guide on charity mergers and asset transfers.
• Draft policies and key charity documentation.
• Manage the closure and de-registration of charities.
• Collaborate with property and employment teams on charity matters.
• Liaise with the Charity Commission.
• Advise on regulatory matters within the charity sector.
• Deliver exceptional client service.
• Participate in business development initiatives.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff members.

Skills

Working with charities

Strong judgment skills

Understanding of legal principles

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Proactiveness

Job description

A leading firm is seeking a motivated Charity Solicitor, with 5+ PQE, to join their Private Client Team, with flexibility to work from multiple locations. This is an excellent chance for a solicitor with passion and ambition to advance their career, develop strong client relationships, and contribute to the growth of the firm’s charity practice.


Key Responsibilities:

• Establishing and registering charitable entities
  
  
• Advising charity trustees on their roles, responsibilities, and powers
  
  
• Guiding on charity mergers and asset transfers
  
  
• Drafting policies and key charity documentation
  
  
• Managing the closure and de-registration of charities
  
  
• Collaborating with property and employment teams on charity-related issues
  
  
• Liaising with the Charity Commission
  
  
• Advising on regulatory matters within the charity sector
  
  
• Delivering exceptional client service in partnership with team members
  
  
• Participating in business development and networking initiatives
  
  
• Supervising and mentoring junior staff members
  
  
  

About You:

• Proven experience working with charities of varying sizes
  
  
• Ability to exercise sound judgment with appropriate levels of supervision depending on the transaction
  
  
• Strong understanding of relevant legal principles and their practical application
  
  
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
  
  
• Approachable and skilled at building effective relationships with clients and colleagues
  
  
• Proactive and willing to go the extra mile
  
  
  

If you are ready to take the next step in your charity law career and work within a supportive, growth-oriented environment, this role offers a fantastic platform to develop further.