Charity Solicitor (5+ PQE)

Howes Percival • Leicester • 6m ago

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time

Locations: Cambridge, Leicester, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Norwich, Oxford.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Charity Solicitor to join our Private Client Team based in any one of the locations above.

This is a great opportunity for someone who has the drive and enthusiasm to further their career, build strong client relationships and help to grow our charity practice.

Some of your duties will include:

Legal

Creating and registering charitable entities
Advising charity trustees on their role, duties and powers
Advising on charity mergers and transfer of assets
Preparing policies and other charity documentation
Closing and de-registering charities
Working with our property and employment teams on charity matters
Liaising with the Charity Commission
Advising on charity regulatory issues
Other
Working with other team members to provide an excellent client service
Engaging in business development and networking activities
Supervising and training junior team members

A little about you:

Experience of dealing with charities of different sizes
Uses own judgement but may need supervision at differing levels of transaction
Identifies the legal principles relevant to the area of practice and applies them appropriately
Uses experience to check the information provided
Goes the extra mile and produces good quality work
Approachable and able to develop and build relationships with clients and colleagues

About You

About Us

At Howes Percival, we are driven by a commitment to our clients and a passion for achieving their goals. With a rich heritage spanning over 200 years, we have evolved into a leading law firm with a reputation for delivering exceptional results across a wide range of practice areas. Our team comprises highly skilled lawyers who combine deep industry knowledge with innovative thinking to provide strategic advice and tailored solutions to our diverse client base.

As an employer, we value talent, diversity, and collaboration. We foster a supportive and inclusive culture where every team member is empowered to thrive and make a meaningful impact. Joining Howes Percival means being part of a dynamic growing and forward-thinking firm dedicated to excellence in legal practice and client service.

Below are some other reasons that help us in our mission to be a place where people want to work and enjoy working:

We achieved a three-star ‘World Class’ accreditation in the top 75 “Best Companies” (formerly The Sunday Times Best Companies Awards) and ranked 5^th in the top 75 “UK's Best Large Companies to Work For” category for 2025.
We have been ranked #1 Best Law Firm to work for in the UK by Best Companies for 2025 and #1 company in the East Midlands region.
We have been accredited with “Investors in People” since 1996 and were shortlisted for Employer of the Year in 2023.
Our lawyers come from a variety of backgrounds, many from larger and City firms, some from in-house – we all share the same Howes Percival DNA and all of this rich experience is there for you to learn from.
We offer a wide range of benefits for all our valued employees including (but not limited to); Perks at Work discounts, profit share scheme and discretionary bonus, 25 days holiday entitlement, one paid ‘charity day’ per year, comprehensive private medical cover, plus a well being calendar with a wide range of regular events.