Overview

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time

Locations: Cambridge, Leicester, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Norwich, Oxford.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Charity Solicitor to join our Private Client Team based in any one of the locations above.

This is a great opportunity for someone who has the drive and enthusiasm to further their career, build strong client relationships and help to grow our charity practice.

Responsibilities

- Creating and registering charitable entities
- Advising charity trustees on their role, duties and powers
- Advising on charity mergers and transfer of assets
- Preparing policies and other charity documentation
- Closing and de-registering charities
- Working with our property and employment teams on charity matters
- Liaising with the Charity Commission
- Advising on charity regulatory issues

Other responsibilities

- Working with other team members to provide an excellent client service
- Engaging in business development and networking activities
- Supervising and training junior team members

Qualifications / About You

- Experience of dealing with charities of different sizes
- Uses own judgement but may need supervision at differing levels of transaction
- Identifies the legal principles relevant to the area of practice and applies them appropriately
- Uses experience to check the information provided
- Goes the extra mile and produces valuable quality work
- Approachable and able to develop and build relationships with clients and colleagues

About Us

At Howes Percival,



we are driven by a commitment to our clients and a passion for achieving their goals. With a rich heritage spanning over 200 years, we have evolved into a leading law firm with a reputation for delivering exceptional results across a wide range of practice areas. Our team comprises highly skilled lawyers who combine deep industry knowledge with cutting-edge thinking to provide strategic advice and tailored solutions to our diverse client base.

As an employer, we value talent, diversity, and collaboration. We foster a supportive and inclusive culture where every team member is empowered to thrive and make a meaningful impact. Joining Howes Percival means being part of a agile growing and forward-thinking firm dedicated to excellence in legal practice and client service.

Why Howes Percival

- We achieved a three-star ‘World Class’ accreditation in the top 75 “Best Companies” and ranked 5th in the top 75 “UK's Best Large Companies to Work For” category for 2025.
- Ranked #1 Best Law Firm to work for in the UK by Best Companies for 2025 and #1 in the East Midlands region.
- Accredited with “Investors in People” since 1996 and shortlisted for Employer of the Year in 2023.
- Our lawyers come from varied backgrounds, offering rich experience to learn from.
- Wide range of benefits including Perks at Work discounts, profit share, discretionary bonus, 25 days holiday, one paid charity day per year, private medical cover, and a wellbeing calendar with regular events.

📌 Charity Solicitor (Norwich)
🏢 Howes Percival
📍 Norwich