Senior Knowledge Lawyer - Charity Law (part-time)
Posted 13 hours 13 minutes ago by Bates Wells
Permanent
Part Time
Charity & Voluntary Jobs
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
Senior Knowledge Lawyer - Charity Law (part-time)
Description Why Bates Wells?
We're an award winning, purpose driven City law firm. We were the first UK law firm to become a B Corp and are the highest scoring global law firm in the B Corp community. Globally recognised as the market leading UK firm for charities and purpose-driven organisations, our commercial teams are also using law as a force for good and driving change from the inside out.
Our values are key to our success, and you'll be able to make a real impact from day one.
Come and join the firm who have a standout and authentic commitment to a triple bottom line, where we'll never prioritise profit over people and planet.
The role
Key Responsibilities
Which qualities do we look for?
About our Charity and Social Enterprise team Our top-ranked Charity and Social Enterprise department advises on some of the most complex, high-profile, and high-value matters for charities, philanthropists, and purpose-driven businesses.
With exceptional breadth and depth of expertise, we act for clients of all sizes across the full spectrum of non-profit activity.
The Knowledge team sits within the department and includes four experienced solicitors (one Lead Knowledge Lawyer and three Senior Knowledge Lawyers), supported by a Knowledge Paralegal.
What are we like to work for? Impact-Driven Purpose: We align profit with social purpose to create lasting positive impact for our people, communities, and planet.
Committed to the Climate: Through our Climate Programme, we reduce environmental impact and drive a just transition to net zero.
Championing Inclusion: We foster a diverse, inclusive culture where creativity and innovation thrive.
Flexible and Hybrid Working: Our hybrid model supports balance, with part-time options and at least two office days weekly.
Progressive Benefits: We offer green pensions, IVF support, private healthcare, and more for your well-being and growth.
At Bates Wells, equity, diversity, and inclusion are part of who we are and how we work. As a B Corp and purpose-driven law firm, we're committed to building a workplace that is fair, inclusive, and representative of all.
Department: Charity & Social Enterprise
Employment Type: Part Time
Location: London
Description Why Bates Wells?
We're an award winning, purpose driven City law firm. We were the first UK law firm to become a B Corp and are the highest scoring global law firm in the B Corp community. Globally recognised as the market leading UK firm for charities and purpose-driven organisations, our commercial teams are also using law as a force for good and driving change from the inside out.
Our values are key to our success, and you'll be able to make a real impact from day one.
Come and join the firm who have a standout and authentic commitment to a triple bottom line, where we'll never prioritise profit over people and planet.
The role
- An excellent opportunity for an experienced charity lawyer to share and grow their expertise
- You'll have time to dig into the detail of charity law in a way that's not generally possible as a fee earner
- Involved in all aspects of our knowledge work - including sharing knowledge via training and written updates, drafting and updating precedents, helping fee earners with technical queries, and contributing to business development and policy work
- Opportunity to contribute to business development, policy work, and knowledge innovation across the firm
- The role offers a clear path to future leadership of the Knowledge team, making it ideal for someone looking to take on more strategic and managerial responsibilities over time
- You'll also bring an interest in new technology and how ways of working can support knowledge management
Key Responsibilities
- Update and create precedents and practice notes on charity and social enterprise law
- Maintain and improve the Charity and Social Enterprise section of the firm-wide knowledge bank
- Share knowledge through departmental meetings and internal training sessions
- Support fee earners by responding to technical queries and conducting legal research
- Contribute to internal and external publications and resources
- Participate in client events and occasionally deliver client training or write articles
- Contribute to newsletters and client briefings
- Provide a high-quality legal service when client contact arises and record any chargeable time
- Attend team meetings, internal and external training, and sector conferences
- Keep up to date with developments in the law and knowledge management best practices
- Supervise and support the Knowledge Paralegal in their work
- Develop leadership capabilities and contribute to strategic improvements in the Knowledge team
Which qualities do we look for?
- A qualified solicitor with ideally 10 years' PQE advising charities and social enterprises
- Comfortable providing detailed technical advice to fee earners at all levels
- Skilled in drafting precedents, maintaining practice notes, and producing clear legal updates
- Experience managing know-how, including suggesting and implementing system or process improvements
- Able to deliver engaging training on charity law and related legal issues
- Capable of supervising others technically and supporting their career development
- Strong ability to build, maintain, and nurture relationships across teams
- Client-focused, with a genuine interest in supporting excellent legal advice
- Results-driven and willing to challenge the status quo for better outcomes
- Clear, accessible, and effective written and verbal communication skills
- High levels of technical ability with strong attention to detail and a positive problem-solving mindset
- Finally, we want people whose values reflect our own and who feel inspired working in a firm with a strong social purpose
About our Charity and Social Enterprise team Our top-ranked Charity and Social Enterprise department advises on some of the most complex, high-profile, and high-value matters for charities, philanthropists, and purpose-driven businesses.
With exceptional breadth and depth of expertise, we act for clients of all sizes across the full spectrum of non-profit activity.
The Knowledge team sits within the department and includes four experienced solicitors (one Lead Knowledge Lawyer and three Senior Knowledge Lawyers), supported by a Knowledge Paralegal.
What are we like to work for? Impact-Driven Purpose: We align profit with social purpose to create lasting positive impact for our people, communities, and planet.
Committed to the Climate: Through our Climate Programme, we reduce environmental impact and drive a just transition to net zero.
Championing Inclusion: We foster a diverse, inclusive culture where creativity and innovation thrive.
Flexible and Hybrid Working: Our hybrid model supports balance, with part-time options and at least two office days weekly.
Progressive Benefits: We offer green pensions, IVF support, private healthcare, and more for your well-being and growth.
At Bates Wells, equity, diversity, and inclusion are part of who we are and how we work. As a B Corp and purpose-driven law firm, we're committed to building a workplace that is fair, inclusive, and representative of all.