Overview
Senior Charities Lawyer. Location: Salisbury.
A rare opportunity for an experienced charity law specialist to step into a senior role with a clear path to leading a well-established practice within three years.
You'll advise trustees and senior leaders across a diverse client base including military charities and independent schools on everything from governance and restructuring to regulatory compliance and disputes. The role also involves supporting colleagues across property, litigation, employment, and private client teams on charity-related matters.
The role
* Advising on charity constitutions, mergers, and asset transfers
* Navigating Charity Commission processes and statutory inquiries
* Drafting grant agreements, commercial contracts, and participator arrangements
* Ensuring Charities Act compliance, especially around property disposals
* Handling legacy disputes and broader charity litigation
* Collaborating across departments to support charity clients
In return
* A top-ranked team with deep expertise in both contentious and non-contentious charity work
* A strong reputation in the charitable care and military sectors
* A collaborative, people-focused firm with a long-standing history and modern outlook
* A clear succession plan and leadership opportunity
Candidate requirements
* A confident, knowledgeable charity law specialist ready to take on a senior role
* Strong technical skills and strategic insight
* Excellent communication and client care
* A team player with leadership potential
Contact
For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott. (t) 0117 917 1929 (m) 07435 943574 (e) hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk
Equality and diversity
At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.
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