Senior Charity Solicitor

Senior Charity Solicitor London Competitive Salary

An established and highly regarded legal practice is seeking an experienced Senior Charity Solicitor to join its specialist team in London. The firm has a strong reputation for advising organisations across the charity and not-for-profit sector and is continuing to grow its dedicated practice area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with strong charity law expertise to work on a varied and meaningful caseload while advising organisations that make a genuine social impact.

The Role

As a Senior Charity Solicitor, you will manage a diverse caseload of legal matters for charities and not-for-profit organisations. You will provide expert, pragmatic legal advice to trustees, senior leaders and stakeholders while supporting governance, compliance and strategic development across the sector.

The firm offers hybrid working, a collaborative environment, and the opportunity to work with a wide range of charitable organisations.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise charities, charitable trusts and not-for-profit organisations on governance, trustee duties and regulatory compliance.
• Support matters involving the Charity Commission, including registrations, constitutional changes and regulatory engagement.
• Draft and review governing documents, policies, trustee resolutions and agreements.
• Advise on charitable status, public benefit requirements, incorporations, mergers and restructures.
• Support trustees and senior management with risk management and compliance matters.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal firm policies.
• Mentor and support the development of junior colleagues.
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the firm's charity practice.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 4+ years' PQE.
• Proven experience advising charities or not-for-profit organisations.
• Strong drafting skills and the ability to communicate complex legal issues to non-legal audiences.
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable Experience

• Charity mergers, incorporations or complex governance projects.
• Experience with fundraising, commercial contracts or property matters within a charity context.
• Delivering training or guidance to trustees or senior stakeholders.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunity to join an established and respected legal practice
• Exposure to a diverse range of charity sector clients
• Supportive team environment and ongoing professional development

Apply Now!

If you are a Charity Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career within a respected and expanding legal practice, we would welcome your application.

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