Charities Solicitor (1-6 years')

Organisation
G2 Legal Limited
Reference
MT/57866
Contract Type
Full-Time
Practice Area
Charities, Governance, Regulation
Location
Edinburgh
Salary
Competitive
PQE
3 -4 yrs, 5+ yrs
Join a leading Scottish firm as a Charities Solicitor in Edinburgh, advising diverse third-sector clients on meaningful, high-impact work with strong support and room to specialise.

Job Description

A leading Scottish firm is seeking a charities solicitor to join its well-established Edinburgh team. This role is ideal for someone who wants to specialise in charity and third-sector work while contributing to meaningful, high-impact projects.

The Opportunity

The team works with a wide range of charity and not-for-profit clients, from national organisations to philanthropic foundations and community groups. The successful candidate will handle varied governance and regulatory matters, gain early client exposure and collaborate across corporate, private client and public law teams. This is a chance to develop deep sector expertise within a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drafting and updating charity constitutions and governance documents
  • Preparing OSCR applications for new charities, mergers and reorganisations
  • Advising on regulatory, compliance and governance issues
  • Supporting trustees, senior leadership teams and philanthropic clients
  • Contributing to business development and team initiatives

About You

You’ll have 1-6 years' PQE with experience in charity law or transferable experience from corporate, private client or public law. A genuine interest in the third sector, strong communication skills and a client-centred approach are essential. You’ll enjoy managing a varied workload and developing specialist knowledge.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to work on impactful matters, grow your expertise in a rewarding area of law and join an inclusive team that supports professional development. The role is based in Edinburgh with hybrid working available.

Keen to find out more? Please contact Melissa Tang @ G2 Legal for a confidential discussion or apply with an up to date CV. T: 0131 278 0000

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