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.