Overview
In this role you will join our Charities team in Leeds or Newcastle to advise and support charities clients. You will handle a diverse caseload, collaborate with colleagues across departments, and take increasing responsibility for client matters. You will build strong client relationships and continue developing technical expertise through hands-on work and professional development. The position offers a supportive, inclusive culture with flexible working and a clear path to grow as a lawyer. You will contribute to a team that values openness, wellbeing, and a genuine passion for the charities sector.
Pay / Benefits
- flexible working
- health and wellbeing resources
- open, human-centric culture
- support for career development
- inclusive recruitment process
- disability-friendly adjustments
Responsibilities
- Handle a variety of high-quality charity-related cases with cross-team collaboration
- Build and maintain strong client relationships and take increasing responsibility for their matters
- Provide clear and confident client communication
- Engage in ongoing professional development to deepen technical expertise
Key requirements
- 1–4 years' PQE and a law degree (2:1 or higher) or equivalent legal qualification
- Experience in managing client relationships
- Knowledge of or interest in Charities law
- Exceptional drafting and communication skills
- Commercial outlook and a dynamic, enthusiastic approach
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment as part of a team
- team player
- excellent communication
- commercial mindset
- Charities law knowledge
- legal drafting
- client relationship management
Charities Lawyer in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Womble Bond Dickinson
As a leading corporate tax advisory firm, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. With a strong focus on professional development, our team members benefit from direct mentorship by industry leaders and access to a wealth of resources aimed at enhancing their technical expertise. Located in vibrant cities like Bristol, Leeds, London, Newcastle, and Southampton, we offer flexible working arrangements and a commitment to diversity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported in their career journey.
