CareerPlan

Charities and Social Sector Lawyer

Sydney, New South WalesFull-time2026-10-14 → 2026-10-22

Core

Provide high-quality, practical, and strategic legal advice to charities, not-for-profits, and for-purpose organizations on establishment, governance, transactions, and compliance.

Role type

Charities and Social Sector Lawyer

Builds

Legal advice and transaction support for for-purpose organizations

Domain

Law (Charities, Not-for-profits, Corporate Advisory)

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Charity law expertise, corporate governance knowledge, M&A and restructuring experience, regulatory compliance knowledge, drafting and advice writing, technical and analytical skills

Preferred skills

Experience in Corporate Advisory or M&A practice

Technologies

Legal research and drafting tools

Responsibilities

Advise on charity establishment, registration, and tax concessions; handle corporate governance and directors' duties; manage mergers, acquisitions, and restructures; conduct regulatory investigations and compliance work

Seniority

Mid-level lawyer (3+ years post-admission)