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Charities Lawyer
Lipson Lloyd-Jones
London
On-site
GBP 50,000 - 90,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player seeks a Charities Lawyer with a strong commercial law background to provide legal advice to charities and not-for-profits. In this pivotal role, you will counsel senior management and boards on governance, draft essential contracts, and guide organizations on data protection and charity law. This position offers the chance to develop specialized expertise in the Charities/Not-for-Profit sector while partnering with leadership to enhance departmental strategies. If you have a passion for social impact and a solid legal foundation, this opportunity is perfect for you.
Qualifications
- 4+ years of post-qualification experience in charity law required.
- Experience in commercial law is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Advise on charity formation, mergers, and governance matters.
- Draft and review contracts related to fundraising activities.
Skills
Education
Job description
THE FIRM
A highly regarded central London firm with a strong charity and social enterprise team.
THE ROLE
For a Charities Lawyer with a commercial law background, to be responsible for providing legal advice and solutions to charities, not-for-profits, and educational institutions on a range of matters, including:
- Formation and incorporation of charities
- Mergers, collaborations, and joint ventures
- Advising senior management teams, boards of governors, and trustees
- Drafting and reviewing commercial contracts and agreements
- Advising on data protection and wider charity law and education-related matters
Job responsibilities
- Advise on charity formation, mergers, collaborations, and joint ventures
- Counsel senior management teams, boards, and trustees on governance and legal matters
- Draft and review commercial contracts and agreements related to fundraising
- Provide guidance on data protection, charity law, and education-related issues
- Partner with the Head of Charities to deliver the department's strategy and improve processes
- Develop a specialised area of expertise within the Charities/Not-for-Profit sector
ABOUT YOU
With 4pqe+ and preferably with a commercial law background, you should have proven experience in all aspects of charities law
Applications are invited from both private practice and in house lawyers.
Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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