Assistant Lawyer pa

We’re seeking an Assistant Lawyer to join our legal team. You’ll be helping the Trust to deliver its strategic ambitions, working with a range of internal clients (e.g. retail, food and beverage, procurement, curatorial, operational, corporate partnerships, fundraising and of course operational staff involved in managing our visitor attraction business). This role may be of interest to someone looking to branch out in into the charitable sector or someone returning to the legal profession after a period away from work.

Working as part of a large in-house team for a charity provides opportunities for a unique and interesting caseload that is second to none, a real sense of contributing to a cause you believe in and job satisfaction.

It’s a team full of expertise and with a strong culture of collaboration, always ready to support each other and share knowledge.

We recognise the value that comes with supporting each other and building trusted and positive relationships.

Your contractual location will be our head office in Swindon and there will be an expectation for you to attend the office. However, there is flexibility on where you are based at other times. You will be required to work at a National Trust location for 40-60% of your working week. This will be discussed in more detail at interview.

Your workload will cover a broad range of commercial contracts, including supporting properties with events, purchase of goods and services, location and filming agreements, cultural heritage activities and assisting more senior lawyers in the team with large projects. You will help clients assess risk and opportunities and deliver practical, solutions‑focused advice across a diverse caseload.

You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all of the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what’s possible in this role.

You’ll bring a broad range of the following knowledge, skills and experience, shaped by different roles, sectors or career paths, and the judgment to apply them effectively at scale;

• A qualified lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of CILEX
  - Conveyancing Practitioner) with post‑qualification experience in commercial law and a solid understanding of contract and intellectual property law. Knowledge and experience of data protection and common regulatory issues such as health and safety, modern slavery and competition law would be advantageous.
• Curious and motivated, with a willingness to learn new areas of law and practice.
• Able to analyse issues quickly, deliver high‑quality work, and meet deadlines.
• A confident communicator who builds strong, positive working relationships.
• An ability to work collaboratively as well as independently.
• Enthusiasm for working within the charitable sector and supporting the Trust’s work is just as important as your experience or background.

The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
• Season ticket loan
• EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of…