Charities/Higher Education and Commercial Trusts Lawyer

Charity, Higher Education & Commercial Trusts Associate (2-6 PQE) | Leading International Firm | Birmingham (Hybrid) BCL Legal is delighted to be assisting a leading international law firm with the recruitment of a Charity, Higher Education & Commercial Trusts Associate to join its market-leading team in Birmingham. This is a rare opportunity to join one of the UK's leading practices in this specialist area, working closely with recognised experts on a broad range of technically complex and high-profile matters. The role offers an excellent platform for lawyers looking to develop a unique practice spanning charity law, higher education governance and commercial trusts. The Opportunity You will join a collaborative specialist team advising an impressive client base including universities, charities, insurers and financial institutions. The role offers exposure to a genuinely varied workload and the opportunity to develop expertise across complementary practice areas, with the flexibility to build on your existing experience and interests. Working closely with senior lawyers, you will advise on matters including: · Charity law advice for universities and other higher education institutions · Governance, constitutional and regulatory matters affecting charities and higher education clients · University restructurings, mergers and commercial projects · Establishment and structuring of charitable subsidiaries, joint ventures and commercial arrangements · Advising insurers and financial institutions on innovative commercial trust structures · Healthcare trusts, employee benefit trusts and group life arrangements · Cross-practice matters alongside colleagues in Corporate, Insurance, Financial Services, Banking and Restructuring This is an excellent opportunity to build a highly transferable specialist skillset within a supportive team that encourages career development and early responsibility. About You We are keen to hear from England & Wales qualified lawyers with circa 2-6 years' PQE who can demonstrate: · Experience in charity law, higher education, trusts or another closely related practice area · Strong technical ability and excellent drafting skills · A commercial and pragmatic approach to legal advice · A collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills · An interest in developing expertise across both charity/higher education and commercial trusts work · Experience gained within a well-regarded commercial or specialist practice would be advantageous, although candidates with experience in one of these disciplines are encouraged to apply. The Firm Offers · The opportunity to work alongside leading specialists in the field · A market-leading practice recognised for its expertise in higher education, charities and commercial trusts · High-quality, intellectually stimulating work for an exceptional client base · Exposure to complex, cross-disciplinary matters with genuine client contact · Excellent training, mentoring and structured career development · A supportive and collaborative culture where the role can be shaped around your experience and long-term career goals · Hybrid and flexible working arrangements within a genuinely inclusive international firm This is a standout opportunity for a lawyer looking to develop a specialist practice within one of the UK's leading teams while working alongside recognised experts in the field. Apply now or for a confidential discussion, please contact Angharad Warren at BCL Legal.