Solicitor/Senior Solicitor

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board.Is this your next job Read the full description below to find out, and do not hesitate to make an application.Brodies LLP is a prominent UK law firm headquartered in Scotland, that provides expert advice to UK and international clients.We have the capability and expertise to deliver mandates with global reach, uniting specialist perspectives from across our firm to offer bespoke legal solutions and advice, resulting in impactful outcomes for our clients.With offices in London and throughout Scotland, we are dedicated to driving innovation in the legal sector, leveraging new technologies and forward-thinking strategies to deliver exceptional value and efficiency for our clients.Our contract with our people underlines our commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, prioritising the wellbeing and development of our colleagues to ensure they thrive both personally and professionally.We are also deeply committed to making a positive impact in the communities in which we live and work. Through our pro bono work, charitable activities, and initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion, we strive to contribute meaningfully to society.JOB TITLESolicitor/Senior Solicitor (1-3+ years PQE) - Charities & Third SectorBased in Edinburgh or GlasgowREPORTING TOKenneth Pinkerton, Partner and Head of Charities & Third SectorJOB PURPOSEWe have an exciting opportunity for a Solicitor or Senior Solicitor (1-3+ years PQE) to join Scotland's largest Charities & Third Sector team in Edinburgh or Glasgow. We are looking for an ambitious solicitor who wants to be part of a team of charity specialists providing advice to charity and third sector clients. Those clients include the broadest range of those operating in the sector including a large number of Top 300 charities ranked in Scotland. That ensures interesting and challenging work of the highest quality often in areas of developing law and governance.We are looking for a lawyer with a passion and interest in the sector and an empathy for that client base. Whilst this opportunity is not restricted in any way, experience of corporate or private client work could be an advantage.The successful candidate can expect client contact from the outset with a range of clients, including trustees, senior management teams, individual and family philanthropists, CSR arms of businesses, community groups and institutions; from all over Scotland, the UK and beyond. The role will involve working closely with experts across practice areas, which are currently top ranked within Charities in Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500.CORE TASKSThe successful candidate will have the opportunity to experience a wide range of work as follows:Drafting and amending all types of charity constitutionsDrafting OSCR application forms for charity establishment, mergers, winding up and prior consentDealing with advisory and governance mattersDealing with charity and corporate regulatory and compliance mattersInvolvement in the administration of grant giving charitiesProviding philanthropy advice to high-net-worth clientsParticipating in the team's business development activitiesBeing aware of Brodies' information security policies, and protect information assets from unauthorised access, disclosure, modification, destruction or interference at all times xpwpeyx PERSON SPECIFICATION & SKILLS1-3+ years' experience of working with charities or with corporate, private client or public law experience is preferred, but not essentialA passion for and interest in the sectorAn ability to transfer and develop existing skillsCommitted to the highest level of client care and serviceWorks to understand the team's key clients, their requirements and the challenges they faceCommitted to taking personal responsibility to learn on the job and keep knowledge up to dateExcellent attention to detailStrong written and oral communication skillsInterested in developing public speaking skillsCommunicates in a confident, clear and relaxed wayAdapts style of communication appropriately when dealing with colleagues and clientsResearch skillsTakes responsibility for own transactions and adviceAbility to deal with competing priorities and meet deadlinesShows understanding of clients' needs, and tailors advice appropriately#J-18808-Ljbffr