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The role
Interim Property Lawyer – Trusts and Charity
West Midlands Based
Contract (initially 3 months)
£55-£65 per hour Inside IR35
On-site attendance required 2-3 days per week
Panoramic Associates is currently working with a Local Authority in the West Midlands to appoint an experienced Property Lawyer to lead a structured review of charity-related property deeds.
Responsibilities of the Role:
Review and analyse historical deeds, conveyances, trust instruments and related title documents
Determine legal title status (e.g., charitable trust/implied trust/restricted purpose/non-charitable) and assess donor intent, covenants and restrictions
Lead and deliver the end-to-end review, managing and tracking ~117 property files to agreed methodology
Coordinate with internal stakeholders to source missing/supplementary documentation and maintain a clear audit trail
Produce clear written findings/reports for each charitable donation and provide progress updates via a tracker
Advise on charity compliance obligations and recommend actions for HM Land Registry and/or Charity Commission filings (where required)
Support governance/risk recommendations and help update property registers / Fixed Asset Register
Provide direction to junior legal officers where needed
To be successful in the role you will have:
Strong post-qualification (or equivalent) experience in property law (registered and unregistered land)
Trusts and charity law experience
Public sector / local government legal framework experience
Proven ability to analyse complex historical title documentation and provide clear, evidence-based legal reasoning
Strong stakeholder management and high-quality written reporting skills
Ability to manage a high-volume, structured caseload with clear milestones
Next Steps
This is an initial 3-month contract (with potential extension) with an expectation of 2-3 days in the office per week.
If you're interested in hearing more, please apply today or contact Rashani Johnson at Panoramic Associates.
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