Church and Charity Lawyer (Maternity Cover)

This is a fixed term maternity cover role for approximately 12months. The fixed term appointment may end earlier or be extended depending on the substantive post-holder''s return date The position is a mixture of office and home-based working for 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The usual office days for the Church and Charity team are a Monday and Friday but some flexibility at other times, to accommodate client needs, is an essential part of the role when required. Job Purpose: Reporting to the Head of Department, the principal purpose of the role is to deliver high quality legal services to clients in the ecclesiastical, charity and not for profit sectors, providing advice on governance, regulatory, commercial and property matters. By working collaboratively with all members of the Church and Charity department, the post-holder will provide our clients with a service that is of a high standard, ensures the department works effectively and promotes a professional image of the Firm at all times. The role requires someone familiar with advising clients in a commercial manner, management and control of a caseload, workload, and risk management in relation to the role. It includes helping to develop relationships across departments, as well as interaction with other law firms and professionals. The role also involves working with the management team from time to time, assisting in the design, delivery and implementation of system changes, workflow and process ..... full job details .....