Project Lawyer
We are currently working in partnership with a Local Authority based inthe West Midlands, who are recruiting for a Project Lawyer to support with a Trusts & Charity Property Deeds Review on an initial 3-month locum contract.
The position is due to start immediately, and they're looking for someone on a full-time basis. The hourly rate of pay is £50 - £65 via an Umbrella company, and they will need someone to attend the office to inspect deeds.
The ideal candidate will have significant experience with property law (registered and unregistered land), trusts and charity law, and local government or public sector legal frameworks.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
- Leading and delivering a structured, robust review of the Council’s charity related property deeds including determining the charitable status of approximately 117 charitable gifts of land and property
- Ensuring that Council is ready to properly discharge its duties as trustee or custodian trustee, maintaining full compliance with the Charities Act and deliver a clear understanding of the Councils charitable land and property holdings
- Examining historical deeds, conveyances, trust instruments and related documents
- Determining the nature of legal title (charitable trust, implied trust, restricted purpose, or non-charitable)
- Identifying and analysing donor intent, gift conditions, covenants, restrictions and trust structures and make clear, evidence‑based determinations regarding each property’s status and classification
Experience required:
- Experience in analysing complex historical deeds or title documentation
- Demonstrable ability to produce clear legal reasoning and written reports
- Ability to manage complex caseloads and project milestones
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.
James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.
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