Charities Lawyer

4 weeks ago

Reading, United Kingdom Blake Morgan LLP Full time

Our nationally recognised charity lawyers provide expert advice to over 500 charities, not-for-profit and social enterprise organisations in England and Wales. The firm provides a fully comprehensive service on every aspect of their legal requirements.


We seek a senior charities lawyer with circa 10 years PQE (currently operating at Legal Director or Partner level) to lead our Charities practice and manage and supervise our charities team. With responsibility for providing first class legal advice to a developed and established client base across England and Wales the appointee will play a key role in our Charities practice firm wide. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in the not-for-profit field both as a legal professional and in the marketplace. You will be technically competent with excellent interpersonal and client development skills. You will be expected to service a very loyal client base and to contribute to new business attraction.


About you

You will be a Legal Director or Partner at a similar firm, and be experienced in providing advice relating to trading company start up and set up matters, structuring charities and incorporating charities or social enterprises. You will be comfortable dealing with reorganisations and providing commercial and legal advice to trusts companies, associations, Charitable Incorporated Organisations, Community Benefit Societies. You will have experience of handling Charity Commission, member, and trustee issues and of trading and income generation matters. You will be expected to have experience of advising schools and on academy conversions and structures.


You must be able to evidence the following:

  • The ability to generate work from an existing client following
  • Experience of leading and managing a team
  • Strong academics and technical ability
  • Substantial experience in acting for charities, schools, and other not-for-profit organisations
  • Strong business development skills
  • Exemplary client relationship management skills and commitment to service excellence
  • Drive and ambition
  • A willingness to support others and a flexible team focused approach.


Please apply to schedule an informal conversation to discuss.

  • Charities Partner

    1 week ago

    Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Henderson Scott Limited Full time

    Charities Partner - Leading Law FirmLegal 500 Law FirmReadingAn exciting opportunity has arisen at a leading law firm in Reading for an experienced Charities Partner to join their growing team. The firm is known for its national reputation and commitment to delivering high-quality legal services to a wide range of sectors, including charities and...

  • Charities Partner

    3 weeks ago

    Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom Henderson Scott UK Full time

    Charities Partner - Leading Law Firm Legal 500 Law Firm Reading An exciting opportunity has arisen at a leading law firm in Reading for an experienced Charities Partner to join their growing team. The firm is known for its national reputation and commitment to delivering high-quality legal services to a wide range of sectors, including charities and...

  • Senior In-House Commercial Contracts Lawyer

    2 days ago

    Reading, Reading, United Kingdom TN United Kingdom Full time

    Social network you want to login/join with:Senior In-House Commercial Contracts Lawyer, ReadingLocation: Reading, United KingdomJob Category:OtherEU work permit required:YesJob Reference:aa0d79e5c467Job Views:33Posted:22.03.2025Expiry Date:06.05.2025Job Description:Senior Contracting SolicitorFlexible on any GTUK location, hybrid workingNEW GROUND WON'T...

  • Property Litigation Solicitor

    4 days ago

    Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Oculus Legal Group Full time

    Real Estate Disputes Associate / Senior Associate – Thames ValleyAre you a skilled Real Estate Disputes Lawyer looking for the next step in your career? This is an exciting opportunity to join a Top 70 UK law firm as an Associate or Senior Associate in their growing Real Estate Disputes team based in the Thames Valley.Why This Role?The firm's Real Estate...

  • Property Litigation Solicitor

    3 weeks ago

    Reading, Reading, United Kingdom KMA Legal Recruitment Full time

    FirmA National top 70 UK law firm are seeking a Property Litigation Associate to join their Reading office.RoleYou will advise investors, developers, owners and occupiers of real estate on real estate issues and disputes. Clients include international corporates, national and local corporates, NHS, local government, charities, universities and colleges,...

  • Contentious Private Client Solicitor

    2 weeks ago

    Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Chadwick Nott Full time

    Job title: Contentious Private Client SolicitorLocation: ReadingSalary: £55-68k - depending on experiencePQE Level: 2-4Contract Type: PermanentWorking Hours: Full-timeOur client is a highly regarded Legal 500 ranked firm, renowned for its leading work in the Thames Valley region. They are currently seeking a knowledgeable contentious private client...

  • Contentious Private Client Solicitor

    2 weeks ago

    Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Chadwick Nott Full time

    Job title: Contentious Private Client SolicitorLocation: ReadingSalary: £55-68k - depending on experiencePQE Level: 2-4Contract Type: PermanentWorking Hours: Full-timeOur client is a highly regarded Legal 500 ranked firm, renowned for its leading work in the Thames Valley region. They are currently seeking a knowledgeable contentious private client...

  • Contentious Private Client Solicitor

    3 weeks ago

    Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Chadwick Nott Full time

    Job title: Contentious Private Client Solicitor Location: Reading Salary: £55-68k - depending on experience PQE Level: 2-4 Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: Full-time Our client is a highly regarded Legal 500 ranked firm, renowned for its leading work in the Thames Valley region. They are currently seeking a knowledgeable contentious private client...

  • Contentious Private Client Solicitor

    1 week ago

    Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Chadwick Nott Full time

    Job title: Contentious Private Client SolicitorLocation: ReadingSalary: £55-68k - depending on experiencePQE Level: 2-4Contract Type: PermanentWorking Hours: Full-timeOur client is a highly regarded Legal 500 ranked firm, renowned for its leading work in the Thames Valley region. They are currently seeking a knowledgeable contentious private client...

  • Property/Real Estate Litigation Solicitor

    3 weeks ago

    Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom KMA Legal Recruitment Full time

    Firm A National top 70 UK law firm are seeking a Property Litigation Associate to join their Reading office. You will advise investors, developers, owners and occupiers of real estate on real estate issues and disputes. Clients include international corporates, national and local corporates, NHS, local government, charities, universities and colleges,...

  • Residential Property Lawyer

    2 weeks ago

    Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom Boyes Turner Full time

    This is an exciting opportunity to join our supportive and hard working Development & House Building Team based in Reading. We are looking for a Property Development Solicitor to assist fee earners on transactional matters and work collaboratively with the team on a variety of development-related transactions. Key Responsibilities: Supporting fee...

  • Office & Facilities Administrator

    2 weeks ago

    Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Boyes Turner Full time

    This is a great opportunity for an Office & Facilities Administrator to join a busy yet supportive team based in Reading. As part of this role you will support the Facilities Management activities and assigned tasks, along with some Reception duties.We're looking for someone who's confident, organised, and proactive, but most importantly, a team player. We...

  • Solicitor – Office of the General Counsel

    2 weeks ago

    Reading, Reading, United Kingdom TN United Kingdom Full time

    Solicitor – Office of the General Counsel - Contentious work, ReadingClient:Not specifiedExperience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below.Location:Reading, United KingdomJob Category:OtherEU work permit required:YesJob Reference:ae71b208c3c3Job Views:6Posted:03.03.2025Expiry...

  • Solicitor – Office of the General Counsel

    1 day ago

    Reading, Reading, United Kingdom TN United Kingdom Full time

    Solicitor – Office of the General Counsel - Contentious work, ReadingClient:Location:Reading, United KingdomJob Category:Other-EU work permit required:YesJob Reference:ae71b208c3c3Job Views:37Posted:22.03.2025Expiry Date:06.05.2025Job Description:Solicitor – Office of the General Counsel - Contentious workFlexible on any GTUK location, hybrid/home...