The Role

We are looking for an associate (approximately 2-4 years PQE) to join Russell-Cooke’s Charity and Not for Profit team, providing support exclusively to charities and not-for-profit organisations. The team of 15 lawyers is one of the leading charity practices, highly rated by both Legal 500 and Chambers. Our clients include some of the most prominent household name charities as well as numerous medium-sized and start-up charities, individual philanthropists and corporate foundations.

The work would be varied and would suit someone with charity law or corporate / commercial experience who is enthusiastic about developing new areas of expertise and working within the charity sector.

The role is principally advising on charity governance and commercial matters. It is a broad and varied role which will include setting up new charities, drafting and amending governing documents, providing advice on company and charity law, assisting with charity mergers or incorporations and advising on commercial contracts.

Specific experience advising charities is not a prerequisite, but a real interest in the charity sector and a willingness to learn and engage in business development is essential.

The role is based in Putney, London with the opportunity to work from our Holborn office. Part-time would be considered.  

Technical skills and expertise

• Some experience of working with third sector organisations or a strong interest in the sector is expected.
• The role would suit someone with 2-4 years of post-qualification experience, but we are open to applications from anyone with a genuine interest, including people with relevant in-house experience or who have come to law as a second career.
• All lawyers in our team are given support to develop their career and are involved in shaping department strategy.

Your career development

Russell-Cooke’s lawyers are rounded professional advisers with strong commercial awareness and a commitment to exceeding client expectations. All our lawyers benefit from our cohort based career development programme. We understand the importance of building an internal network and have developed an excellent cohort programme to allow our lawyers to work together across practice areas and share their knowledge, experiences and networks.

At each stage of your career, and as you move through the cohorts, a bespoke training programme will be provided to support you with your development and progression.

Salary and benefits

We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits.

For more information or to apply please follow the link on the portal.

We welcome direct applications. If you would like any further information about the firm please contact a member of the HR team.

We have a diverse workforce and aim to attract high calibre applicants that reflect the demography of our geographical location and client base. Individuals will be employed solely on merit and the requirement of the position. No applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, race, marital status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender Identity or religion. Reasonable adjustments will be made to eliminate or reduce disadvantage.