Job Description
Charities Solicitor (5+ years')
An established Scottish law firm is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join its Charities & Third Sector team in Edinburgh. The team advises a broad range of clients, from local community groups and start-ups to international charities and networks, on charity law, governance, restructuring, regulatory compliance and trustee training.
Key responsibilities:
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* Provide high-quality legal advice on charity law and regulatory matters, including OSCR reorganisations, restructurings and governance issues
* Prepare and deliver trustee training sessions
* Supervise and mentor junior team members
* Contribute to business development initiatives and help grow the Charities & Third Sector practice
* Support cross-selling opportunities across the firm and maintain strong client relationships
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You will:
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1. Ideally be experienced in advising charities, not-for-profit, or social enterprise clients, or candidates from corporate, private client, or public law backgrounds seeking a sector focus change
2. Be able to work with minimal supervision and deliver practical, commercial advice
3. Have strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach
4. Demonstrate a genuine interest in the sector through work, truste...