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The role

Farrer & Co is seeking an Associate with 2-5 years of PQE to join their Charity and Community team in London. This role will focus on advising charity and institutional clients on a range of legal matters including structuring, governance, and fundraising.

What you'll do

Work with partners and other associates/senior lawyers on a full range of legal matters for charity and institutional clients
Get involved in business development initiatives
Develop a profile amongst peers and in the wider sector
Give verbal and written presentations in various media on technical and topical subjects
Deliver training to clients and contacts

What we're looking for

2-5 years PQE

Strong academic background

Some experience in charity law

Good working knowledge in corporate law

Good working knowledge in commercial law

Good working knowledge in trust law

Excellent communication skills

Ability to deliver tailored, client-centred advice

Ability to display confidence, autonomy and ownership in carrying out small- to medium-sized matters

Ability to be relied on in assisting more senior fee earners on medium- to large-sized matters

Organisational skills to progress transactions and provide proactive support to partners and senior colleagues

Organisational skills to provide clear direction when delegating to more junior fee earners

Some technical knowledge and practical experience of charity law

Ability to persuade, present and write effectively

Self-starting approach to tasks and projects

Ability to work on own initiative

Commercial awareness

Willingness and ability to develop the team’s practice

Diligent team member aligned with the values of the firm

Degree: 2.1 or equivalent

Commitment, flexibility and preparedness to work beyond normal office hours when necessary and in response to client demand

Experience in charity structuring and restructuring including formation, incorporation, mergers and group arrangements· nice to have

Experience in governance and constitutional matters· nice to have

Experience in trading and relationships with non-charitable subsidiaries· nice to have

Experience in charity tax· nice to have

Experience in fundraising regulation including the regime for professional fundraisers and commercial participators· nice to have

Benefits

Agile working framework with a minimum of 40% of working hours in the office

Interview or application process adjustments available upon request

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