Charities Solicitor
Location: Reading | Leading UK Law Firm | Hybrid Working Available
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Are you a recently qualified solicitor (up to 3 years’ PQE) with an interest in charity law and commercial contracts? This is a brilliant opportunity to join a Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked Charities & Commercial team within one of the UK’s leading full-service firms, based in Reading.
The Role:
You’ll support senior lawyers on a broad range of commercial and charity matters, while developing your own caseload. The team advises national charities, schools, not-for-profit organisations, and public sector clients on high-quality, often complex legal issues.
Typical work includes:
* Advising on charity formation, registration and structures
* Governance and regulatory compliance
* Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and funding agreements
* Trustee duties and board matters
* Charity mergers and collaborative ventures
* Academy conversions and education sector work
* Trading, sponsorship and fundraising arrangements
✅ About You:
* Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
* 0–3 years’ PQE with experience in commercial, corporate or charity law
* Excellent drafting and communication skills
* Strong academic record (2:1 or above preferred)
* A genuine interest in the charity and not-for-profit sector
* Keen to progress your legal career in a well-respected, supportive team
Why Join This Firm?
* Join a nationally recognised Charities & Commercial team
* Work alongside some of the South East’s leading lawyers in this area
* Clear career progression opportunities
* Genuinely friendly, down-to-earth and collaborative team
* Flexible hybrid working model
* Competitive salary and full benefits package
If you're a junior solicitor looking to build a rewarding career in both charity and commercial law, this role offers the right mix of quality work, support and progression.
Apply now with your CV, or for a confidential discussion, contact Gayle Woolf at G2 Legal.
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