Real estate lawyer (charity/faith sector)

Job Description

Real Estate Solicitor (Charity & Faith Sector)

An experienced Real Estate Solicitor with 3+ years' PQE and a strong background in commercial property. Advises charities, faith-based organisations, trustees, and not-for-profit entities on a broad range of property matters, delivering practical and commercially focused advice tailored to the sector.

Experienced in managing a varied caseload independently while building strong client relationships and contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.

Key Skills & Experience

• Advising charities, churches, trustees, and not-for-profit organisations on property matters.
• Managing property acquisitions, disposals, and commercial transactions.
• Drafting and negotiating leases, renewals, and landlord and tenant agreements.
• Advising on development projects, overage agreements, and strategic property matters.
• Supporting trustees on governance and regulatory considerations.
• Conducting due diligence and managing transactions through to completion.
• Working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive client solutions.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.

Technical Expertise

• Commercial Property Law
• Charity Property Transactions
• Charity and Ecclesiastical Law
• Landlord & Tenant Matters
• Property Development
• Overage Agreements
• Acquisitions and Disposals
• Trustee Advisory Work
• Title Investigation and Due Diligence

Professional Attributes

• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and client care abilities.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and commercially aware.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively.

Career Objective

Seeking to further develop a specialist practice within the charity, faith, and not-for-profit sectors, advising charities and religious organisations on complex property matters while contributing to the growth of a leading Real Estate team.

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