Charities Solicitor

Yorkshire Pie Company; Leeds; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded legal firm in Leeds seeks a Charities Solicitor with expertise in commercial law. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of PQE and a strong interest in the charities sector. Responsibilities include advising charities on contracts, drafting legal documents, and supervising junior staff. The position offers a competitive salary up to £80,000, generous pension contributions, and comprehensive health care benefits, along with 25 days of holiday leave.

Benefits

Generous pension contribution

25 days of holiday leave

Comprehensive health care benefits

Qualifications

• Solicitor with a background in charities or commercial law.
• Interest to work in the charities sector.
• Around 5 years plus PQE experience.
• Ties to Leeds or local area.

Responsibilities

• Advise charities on commercial contracts.
• Draft various types of contracts.
• Be the key contact for large charities.
• Supervise junior team members.
• Work closely with partners in the firm.

Skills

Charity law expertise

Commercial contract negotiation

Supervision of junior staff

Client relationship management

Contract drafting

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Our client is looking to recruit a Charities Solicitor to join a specialist team in Leeds. This role will suit a Commercial lawyer with an interest in advising clients across the charities sector.

Client Details

The client is a well known specialist regional legal firm with offices across the North of England. They have a dedicated Charities team who work with a range of charities and social enterprises across the UK and they are now looking to recruit a Commercial lawyer to join their specialist team.

Description

The Charities Solicitor will get involved in a range of work including;

• Advising charities and social business and enterprises on commercial contracts
• Drafting a range of contracts including sales and purchase, supply contracts, terms and conditions and partnership agreements
• Advising on grants and donations
• Being the key contact for large charities
• Supervising junior team members
• Working closely the partners in the firm / team

Profile

The successful Charities Solicitor will have / be;

• A Solicitor with a background in charities or commercial
• An interest to work in the charities sector
• Likely to come from a law firm background or public sector background
• Likely to have around 5 years plus PQE
• Ties to Leeds

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from £75,000 to £80,000 per annum.
• Generous pension contribution of 5%.
• 25 days of holiday leave.
• Comprehensive health care benefits.