In-House Solicitor

Ruskin Mill Trust Group; Stroud; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational charity seeks an English law qualified solicitor with circa 4+ years' PQE to provide in-house legal advice. The role focuses on property matters, supporting Trustees and senior leaders while managing legal aspects of capital projects. Competitive salary and benefits offered, with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Holiday allowances

Pension scheme

Health cash plan

Employee assistance programme

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Circa 4+ years' PQE as a solicitor.
• Experience in providing legal advice and supporting property matters.
• Ability to work with Trustees and senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective support to Trustees and senior leaders.
• Take legal lead on property matters and manage acquisitions.
• Proactively network to implement best practices.

Skills

Legal advice

Property matters

Networking

Education

English law qualification

Job description

Ideally based in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire. An alternative main office can be based in Bristol or West Midlands but will require travel to the Nailsworth Office 3 days per week.

We have an exciting opportunity for an English law qualified solicitor with circa 4+ years' PQE to assist and support the Head of Legal Services in providing pragmatic in-house legal advice to the Ruskin Mill Trust Group and Ruskin Mill Land Trust Group. The role involves supporting the mitigation of risks arising from legal, regulatory, compliance, or governance issues.

Main Duties will include:

• Providing professional, effective support to Trustees and senior leaders of the Ruskin Mill Trust Group and Ruskin Mill Land Trust Group, with an emphasis on property matters. The role will involve liaising with external specialist advisers where required.
• Taking the legal lead on property matters across the Trust, working with colleagues in the property team, assisting with legal aspects of capital development projects, and managing property acquisitions as needed.
• Proactively networking internally and externally to identify and implement best practices through policy development.

For the full role responsibilities, please view the detailed job description.

Travel to other Trust sites may be required, and evening or weekend work may also be necessary.

Closing date: Sunday 1^st June 2025

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 10^th June 2025 in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire

For further information or to apply, please visit rmt.org/jobs or contact our Recruiter at [e-mail].

Working at Ruskin Mill Trust offers competitive salaries, holiday allowances, an auto-enrolment pension scheme with a salary sacrifice option, a health cash plan, and an employee assistance programme via Medicash.

Staff also receive valuable training opportunities, including an in-depth interactive induction, the Practical Skills Therapeutic Education (PSTE) curriculum, and options for further training and academic research, including our MSc in Practical Skills Therapeutic Education.

Full details of our benefits are available at www.rmt.org/careers.

Established in 1984, Ruskin Mill Trust is an educational charity operating across England, Scotland, and Wales. We provide engaging outdoor learning environments utilizing practical land and craft activities to support young people with autistic spectrum conditions and other learning differences. Our research-led method, Practical Skills Therapeutic Education, is inspired by Rudolf Steiner, John Ruskin, and William Morris. Through working with hand, head, heart, and place, Ruskin Mill Trust aims to help individuals re-imagine their potential.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Successful applicants will undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Level Disclosure, a medical check, provide references, proof of qualifications, and verification of right to work in the UK.