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
