Charity Solicitor - 5+ PQE

QED Legal LLP; Guiseley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm seeks a motivated Charity Solicitor with over 5 years of PQE for their Private Client Team. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate passionate about charity law to enhance their career while building strong client relationships and contributing to firm growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of PQE in charity law.
• Proven experience working with charities of varying sizes.
• Strong understanding of relevant legal principles.

Responsibilities

• Advising charity trustees on roles and responsibilities.
• Drafting key charity documentation and policies.
• Managing charity mergers and de-registration processes.

Skills

Sound judgment

Client relationship building

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

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.