Overview
Harris Hill is partnering with a leading national charity providing compassionate care and bereavement support to people across the UK. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Solicitor to join their legal team and provide expert guidance across a wide range of matters impacting the organisation’s vital work.
This is a permanent, full-time, hybrid role based in Colchester, offering flexibility with two days in the office per week.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled legal professional to play a central role in supporting a mission-driven organisation. The Senior Solicitor will provide high-quality legal advice on commercial, property, contract, employment, and charity law, ensuring compliance across all operational areas. You will work closely with senior management and key stakeholders, offering strategic advice to mitigate legal risks and safeguard the organisation’s interests. The role will also involve managing complex property transactions, advising on intellectual property, overseeing data protection and compliance, and contributing to organisational decision-making at a senior level.
Responsibilities
* Provide high-quality legal advice on commercial, property, contract, employment, and charity law; ensure compliance across operational areas.
* Manage complex property transactions; advise on intellectual property; oversee data protection and compliance.
* Collaborate with senior management and key stakeholders; offer strategic advice to mitigate legal risks and safeguard the organisation’s interests; contribute to organisational decision-making at a senior level.
Qualifications
* Fully qualified solicitor with solid experience across areas such as charity law, probate, property and conveyancing, employment law, contract law, and data protection.
* Commercially astute, adaptable, and committed to staying abreast of evolving legal and regulatory developments.
* Expertise in legacy management and estate administration would be a strong advantage; recognised data protection certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM, or CIPT are desirable.
* Strong analytical skills, sound judgement, and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving; ability to translate complex legislation into practical guidance.
How to apply
To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV and cover letter as a single document by 23:59 on 30 October 2025. We may close this advert earlier if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so early submission is strongly encouraged.
About Harris Hill
As a leading charity recruitment specialist and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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