NQ Charities Solicitor

NQ CHARITIES SOLICITOR - NEWCASTLE An opportunity has arisen for a junior Charities Lawyer to join the thriving charities and not-for-profit team of a highly regarded international law firm, based in its Newcastle office. This is a chance to join a collaborative and growing national practice with a real commitment to the sector. You'll be part of a team advising a diverse client base, including educational institutions, religious and cultural organisations, grant-makers, service providers, and philanthropic corporate foundations. The team handles a wide range of legal work, including: - Charity formation, registration, and constitutional matters - Governance and regulatory compliance, including Charity Commission inquiries - Commercial contracts, grant agreements, and collaborative ventures - Fundraising, trading subsidiaries, and tax reliefs including Gift Aid - Ethical investments, real estate matters, and permanent endowment issues - Charity mergers, restructuring, and support for wider corporate transactions You'll work alongside specialist colleagues across corporate, commercial, property, tax and employment - so this is ideal for someone who enjoys variety and cross-practice collaboration. The successful candidate will be: - Newly or recently qualified, with relevant training or post-qualification experience, even if it's not in the Charities sector specifically. - Have a strong interest in the charity and not-for-profit sector - Technically sound, commercially aware, and keen to build client relationships - Ideally have a little exposure to charity law or governance work (e.g. from private client, corporate, or education sectors) Our client has been clear that you do not need specific experience in this sector to be considered, as it is a niche sector. This is a great opportunity to develop a niche specialism in a team with a strong national profile and broad client base. For more information on this NQ Charities role in Newcastle, please contact Rozie Hunter at BCL Legal. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.