Job Description

THE ROLE & TEAM

Our Charities Team advises a wide range of charities and not-for-profit organisations on governance, constitutional matters, regulatory compliance and Charity Commission requirements.

As a Paralegal, you will play an important role in supporting the team's legal and regulatory work, helping deliver an exceptional client experience and contributing to the continued growth of the practice.

This position offers hands-on experience across a variety of matters and is ideal for someone who enjoys taking ownership of their work, building client relationships and developing specialist legal knowledge.

You will gain exposure to a broad range of legal, regulatory and client-facing work, supporting charities, trustees and not-for-profit organisations.

Agencies: We are not accepting CVs for this role as we are aiming to fill it directly. We value your support and will reach out if required. Please do not send speculative CVs. Any unsolicited CVs sent to hiring managers or the business, without prior instruction from a member of the Talent Acquisition team, will be treated as a gift.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing charity filings, including annual reports and accounts, resolutions and updates to regulatory records.
• Drafting straightforward charity resolutions and advising clients on the process for passing and implementing them.
• Preparing and submitting applications to the Charity Commission for routine regulatory consents.
• Assisting with applications for the registration of new charities.
• Triaging new client enquiries and coordinating initial conversations with members of the team.
• Conducting client onboarding procedures, including client identity and due diligence checks.
• Undertaking file reviews to identify fee positions and highlight where clarification or amendments may be required.
• Supporting marketing and business development activities, including events, campaigns and client communications.
• Proactively identifying opportunities for new client instructions and cross-selling opportunities across the wider firm.
• Providing administrative and matter-management support to the Charities Team as required.

ABOUT YOU

We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, commercially aware and keen to develop a specialist career within charity law.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a paralegal, legal assistant or professional services role.
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• A proactive approach and the confidence to take ownership of tasks.
• Strong client service skills and a professional manner.
• An interest in charity law, governance and the not-for-profit sector.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Previous experience of charity law is advantageous but not essential, as full training and support will be provided.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Bupa/ Medicash
• Discretionary bonus opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Life Insurance & Income Protection Insurance
• 25 days Annual Leave plus flex bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Option to buy 10 additional days annual leave each year
• 2 My Days (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
• Additional discretionary annual leave days
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
• Career Development Opportunities
• Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support)

ABOUT US

Brabners is purpose-led independent law firm. A certified B Corp with award-winning environmental credentials, we seek to demonstrate that business can bring about positive change by being innovative, diverse and sustainable.

With over 200 years of history, we’re proudly anchored in the North but serve businesses and individuals across England and Wales.

We have won awards for being innovative at the Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards and diverse as Manchester Law Society’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champions. We are also recognised as one of the 25 best large companies to work for in the UK and have won The Legal 500 Future Lawyers awards for job satisfaction, quality of work, social life and work/life balance.