Charities Lawyer
- Recruiter
- Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment Limited
- Location
- England, Cambridgeshire, Cambridge
- Salary
- £40000 - £50000 per annum + Pension + Benefits
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2017
- Closes
- 03 Jul 2017
- Ref
- OC3366831
- Contact
- Olivia Collicott
- Job Title
- In House Counsel
- Practice Area
- Commercial Contracts, Company / Commercial
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Solicitor with a background in Charity law to join the In-house legal team of a growing and reputable business based in Cambridge. The role would be perfect for a Solicitor well versed in commercial contracts and experience working for a charity, to take the next step in their career and work in a varied role. The business offers a great work life balance and a competitive benefits package.
Working within the close-knit In-house legal team, the Commercial Solicitor or In-house Counsel will support the overall objectives of the organisation by providing a comprehensive legal advice service, focussing on Commercial Contracts (including grant agreements) and IP rights, whilst ensuring that the interests of the charitable organisation are protected. Due to the nature of the In-house role, the successful Solicitor will also work on a variety of matters on an ad-hoc basis, such as property, corporate. and employment matters.
Applications are invited from Commercial Solicitors with the confidence to work autonomously and make quick decisions that will impact the direction of this well-known, charitable organisation. Candidates will ideally have some In-house experience as well as an understanding of the challenges faced by not-for-profits. Applicants will have focussed on Commercial Contracts and Intellectual Property in their career. Candidates of all levels of PQE will be considered.
This is an exceptional opportunity and offers the successful Commercial Solicitor or In-house Counsel the opportunity to work in a broad role and drive the organisation forward.
Please send your CV for immediate consideration.
Please contact Olivia Collicott, Recruitment Consultant - In House, to discuss the role in more detail or apply through the vacancy for immediate consideration.
Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment is an In House Legal Recruitment expert and the UK's leading businesses trust us with their Legal vacancies. You can therefore apply for our In House Legal jobs with confidence. We are a regulated Recruitment Consultancy and will discuss this role, and seek your approval, before submitting an application directly to the decision maker.