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Philanthropy Manager - Corporate Partnerships Location: York or Burgess Hill / Hybrid - REMOTE, with travel to office a minimum of once a week Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 per annum DOE Hours: 35 hours per week Help Shape the Future of Neurological Rehabilitation At Brainkind, we're dedicated to improving the lives of people living with brain injuries and neurological conditions. As our Philanthropy Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in helping us expand our services, develop new facilities and create life-changing opportunities for the people we support. This is far more than a traditional fundraising role. You'll be responsible for building meaningful relationships with major donors, high-net-worth individuals and corporate partners who share our vision and want to make a lasting impact. You'll be confident engaging with senior stakeholders, comfortable having conversations about significant charitable investments and motivated by seeing the tangible difference that philanthropic support can make to people's lives. What You'll Be Doing Leading Capital Fundraising Initiatives • You will take the lead on developing and delivering capital fundraising campaigns that support major infrastructure projects and service developments across Brainkind., • Working closely with senior leaders and Trustees, you'll create compelling cases for support, identify opportunities for transformational giving and secure major gifts of £25,000 and above. You'll also monitor fundraising performance and ensure activity remains aligned to agreed objectives and targets., • Building Relationships with High-Net-Worth Individuals, • You'll develop and manage a portfolio of major donors and prospective supporters, taking the time to understand what motivates them and how they want to make a difference., • You'll be naturally relationship-focused, confident networking and comfortable engaging with senior individuals. Whether through introductions, events, research or existing networks, you'll identify new opportunities, develop tailored engagement plans and build long-term philanthropic partnerships., • You'll lead donor meetings, stewardship activity and gift discussions, ensuring every supporter feels connected to the impact of their contribution. Growing Corporate Partnerships • You'll develop and implement a corporate fundraising strategy that aligns with Brainkind's mission and values., • This will include identifying and securing new corporate partnerships, sponsorship opportunities and strategic collaborations. From employee fundraising initiatives to multi-year partnerships and CSR programmes, you'll be responsible for building relationships that generate sustainable income and long-term value., • You'll also manage key partner relationships, ensuring excellent communication, reporting and impact measurement throughout the partnership journey. Supporting Strategy and Organisational Growth • As a key member of the fundraising team, you'll contribute to wider fundraising strategy, annual income planning and future growth initiatives., • You'll work collaboratively with communications, operational and service teams to develop compelling donor materials and stories that demonstrate the impact of Brainkind's work., • You'll maintain accurate donor records, manage fundraising pipelines through CRM systems and ensure all fundraising activity remains compliant with relevant regulations and best practice. About You We're looking for someone who combines strong commercial awareness with a genuine passion for relationship-led fundraising. You may currently be working as a Philanthropy Manager, Major Donor Manager, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Trusts & Foundations Manager or in a similar senior fundraising role. You'll bring: • Significant experience in major donor fundraising and/or capital appeals., • Experience securing and managing high-value donor relationships., • A track record of developing corporate partnerships and sponsorship opportunities., • Experience creating and delivering successful fundraising strategies., • Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders, major donors and prospective supporters., • Strong relationship-building and networking skills., • Financial literacy with the ability to manage budgets, forecasts and fundraising pipelines., • Experience using CRM systems and maintaining accurate donor records., • The ability to identify, research and develop new fundraising opportunities., • A strong understanding of donor cultivation, stewardship and major gift fundraising., • A commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and alignment with Brainkind's values. Why Join Brainkind? This is an opportunity to join a charity making a real difference to people living with complex neurological conditions and brain injuries. You'll have the opportunity to work on exciting capital projects, build meaningful partnerships and secure funding that directly supports service development, innovation and improved outcomes for the people we support. If you're a relationship-builder, a strategic thinker and someone who enjoys bringing people together behind a meaningful cause, we'd love to hear from you.

Corporate and Commercial Solicitor (NQ - 5PQE) - Sussex Full-time | Office-based, Hybrid Working | Haywards Heath, Mid-Sussex Basic salary: £45,000 – £75,000 per annum (depending on experience) Bonus: 20% of billings above £180,000 per annum Commission: 15% of any work introduced to the firm Jonathan Lea Network (JLN) is seeking a technically strong and commercially minded Corporate Solicitor (NQ – 5+ PQE) to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your corporate practice within a modern, entrepreneurial firm that values initiative, collaboration and commercial thinking — without unnecessary hierarchy or rigid structures. We are looking for someone who wants to build their reputation in high-quality transactional work while benefiting from genuine autonomy, strong client exposure and meaningful career progression. About JLN JLN is a modern, forward-thinking, full-service law firm based in Mid-Sussex, advising clients across England and Wales and internationally. Since becoming SRA regulated in May 2019, the firm has grown rapidly and continues to expand its retained team and consultant network. We combine strong technical expertise with a pragmatic, commercially focused approach to client service. Our clients include technology start-ups, scale-ups, private equity-backed businesses and established owner-managed companies across a range of sectors. Our values are central to how we operate: • Responsive and client-centered, • Expertly insightful, • Personable and collaborative, • Innovative and technology-enabled We operate a successful consultancy model alongside our employed team, enabling collaboration across specialisms and exposure to complex, multi-disciplinary matters. The Role You will manage your own corporate and commercial caseload, acting as a key point of contact for clients and delivering clear, pragmatic and commercially aware advice. Your work is likely to include: • Mergers and acquisitions, • Shareholder agreements and joint ventures, • Private equity and venture capital transactions, • Corporate restructurings, • Finance transactions, • General company law matters, • Commercial agreements and terms and conditions, • Intellectual property matters (in collaboration with specialists where required) You will have autonomy from day one, supported by a collaborative team and our wider consultant network where specialist input is required. This role offers exposure to high-quality work often associated with larger City and national firms, within a more agile and entrepreneurial environment. Key Responsibilities Include: • Managing a varied corporate and commercial caseload, • Advising clients with clarity, precision and commercial awareness, • Drafting and negotiating transactional documentation, • Taking introductory calls and converting new enquiries, • Working collaboratively on multi-disciplinary matters, • Engaging with AI and legal technology embedded in JLN’s working practices, • Contributing to marketing, networking and business development initiatives The Ideal Candidate You will be: • A qualified solicitor with NQ – 5+ PQE in corporate and commercial law (private practice and/or in-house), • Technically strong with a meticulous eye for detail, • Confident managing files independently, • Commercially aware and business-minded, • An excellent communicator, both written and verbal, • Organised, responsive and solution-focused, • Comfortable working in a collaborative but entrepreneurial environment, • Enthusiastic about marketing, networking and developing your own profile A genuine interest in entrepreneurship, high-growth businesses and transactional work is essential. Why Join JLN? This role offers high-quality corporate work without the constraints of a traditional firm structure. You will benefit from: • Hybrid working with genuine flexibility, • A supportive mixed-level team structure, • Direct client contact and early responsibility, • A collaborative, open working environment, • A firm that embraces AI and modern systems, • Exposure to ambitious, high-growth clients, • Regular team events and a friendly, inclusive culture Benefits • 22 days’ annual leave (rising to 25 days with service), • NEST pension scheme, • Salary sacrifice options, • WPA Precision Corporate Healthcare, • Performance bonus: 20% of billings above £180,000 per annum, • Commission: 15% of any work introduced to the firm Location This role is best suited to candidates based in Sussex, Surrey, Greater London or Kent who are within an hour’s commute of our Haywards Heath office. How to Apply If you would like to apply, please send your CV and covering letter to: 📧 Alice.Roseman@jonathanlea.net

Litigation/Dispute Resolution Solicitor (3+ PQE) Full-time | Office based, Hybrid Working or Fully Remote | Haywards Heath, Mid-Sussex Basic salary: £60,000 – £80,000 (depending on experience) • Bonus (20% of billing above £180k per annum), • Commission (15% of any work introduced to the firm, irrespective of who does the work) Jonathan Lea Network (JLN) is looking for an experienced, commercially minded Litigation / Dispute Resolution Solicitor to join our growing team. For the right candidate, the role will come with salaried partner designation from the outset. This is an excellent opportunity to take on high-quality, varied disputes work within a firm that values initiative, collaboration and commercial thinking, without unnecessary hierarchy or formality. The role is primarily litigation-focused including ADR, acting for businesses and individuals, with the possibility of some employment law work as part of a broader disputes practice. About JLN JLN is a modern, forward-thinking, full-service law firm based in Mid-Sussex, advising clients across England and Wales and internationally. We are known for combining strong technical expertise with a personable, pragmatic approach to client service. We are committed to high-quality legal work within a collaborative, supportive and open working environment, supported by a strong team culture and active social side. Our values are central to how we operate: • Responsive and client-centred, • Expertly insightful, • Personable and collaborative, • Innovative and technology-enabled The Role You will manage your own litigation and dispute resolution caseload, acting as the main point of contact for clients and delivering clear, commercially focused advice. Matters at JLN span a wide range of civil and commercial work and you will have experience in some or all of the following areas: commercial contract disputes, shareholder and director disputes, landlord and tenant, commercial property disputes, construction, intellectual property, contentious probate, employment law, a wide range of property disputes, and debt recovery. You will have autonomy from day one and have support from a well-established mixed level team. Key Responsibilities Include: • Managing a varied dispute resolution caseload for business and individual clients, • Running matters independently and also collaboratively with mixed level teams, • Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and paralegals, • Acting as a trusted, professional adviser to clients, • Taking introductory video calls and converting leads, • Engaging with AI and legal technology embedded in JLN’s working practices, • Contributing to marketing initiatives The Ideal Candidate You will be: • A qualified solicitor with 3+ years’ PQE, • A litigation / dispute resolution specialist, ideally with some employment law experience, • Confident, personable and comfortable taking responsibility and making decisions, • Commercially aware and client-focused, • Experienced in supervising junior colleagues, or keen to take on that role, • Organised, responsive and pragmatic, • Open to innovation and comfortable working in a tech-enabled environment, • Someone who enjoys being part of a team and contributes positively to firm culture Why Join JLN? This is a role for someone who wants high-quality work without the rigidity of a traditional firm. You’ll benefit from: • Hybrid working with genuine flexibility, • A supportive mixed-level team structure, • A collaborative, open-plan office environment, • A firm that embraces AI and modern ways of working, • Regular team events, socialising and a friendly, inclusive culture Benefits include • 22 days’ annual leave (rising to 25 days), • NEST pension scheme, • Salary sacrifice, • WPA Precision Corporate Healthcare, • Bonus: 20% of billings above £180,000 per annum, • Commission: 15% of any work introduced by the firm Location This role is best suited to candidates based in Surrey, Sussex or Kent, with a hybrid working arrangement balancing office presence in Haywards Heath and remote working. However we are also open to considering lawyers from further afield who would like to work on a fully remote basis.

Dispute Resolution/Litigation Associate Solicitor (NQ–3 PQE) Full‑Time | Hybrid/Remote Options Available | Mid‑Sussex (Office Base) Salary: £40,000 – £65,000 DOE Bonus: 20% of billings above £180,000 Commission: 15% of any work introduced to the firm We are seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Dispute Resolution/Litigation Associate Solicitor (NQ–3 years PQE) to join a modern, forward‑thinking law firm with a strong reputation for high‑quality civil and commercial litigation work. This role offers a varied and intellectually challenging caseload, including corporate, commercial, property and intellectual property disputes, alongside the opportunity to develop client relationships and progress quickly within the firm. Flexible working arrangements are available, including office‑based, hybrid or fully remote working, subject to business needs. Standard hours are: • Monday to Thursday: 9:00am – 6:00pm, • Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm Solicitors who generate higher billings are rewarded with enhanced remuneration and accelerated career progression. This is a full‑service law firm advising clients across England and Wales and internationally. The firm combines technical excellence with a pragmatic, personable approach to client service. You’ll be joining a collaborative and supportive environment that values innovation, embraces legal technology and AI and encourages entrepreneurial thinking. Firm values include: • Client‑centred and responsive service, • Technical expertise with commercial insight, • Collaboration and approachability, • Innovation and technology‑enabled working Reporting to Senior Dispute Resolution Solicitors, you will: • Run your own caseload with appropriate supervision, • Act as the primary point of contact for clients, • Delegate to and assist with supervising trainees and paralegals, • Work alongside an established network of experienced Consultant Solicitors, • Handle disputes across multiple practice areas Areas of work include: • Property disputes, • Corporate and commercial litigation, • Employment disputes, • Wills and probate disputes, • Intellectual property litigation, • Managing a varied civil and commercial dispute resolution caseload, • Handling County Court and High Court litigation, • Advising clients clearly, commercially and pragmatically, • Converting new enquiries via introductory video calls, • Using AI tools and legal technology within day‑to‑day practice, • Supporting marketing, networking and business development initiatives, • Building long‑term client relationships, • A qualified Solicitor (NQ–3 years PQE) with experience in dispute resolution or litigation, • Experienced in active County Court and/or High Court litigation, • Confident working across a range of civil and commercial disputes, • Able to work autonomously while responding positively to supervision, • Detail‑focused with strong drafting and advocacy skills, • Commercially aware with an interest in business development, • Comfortable using modern IT systems and AI‑enabled legal tools, • Professional, personable and client‑focused, • Resilient, organised and able to manage a busy caseload effectively This role is ideal for a Solicitor seeking high‑quality litigation work without the rigidity of a traditional firm structure. You will benefit from: • Genuine hybrid and flexible working options, • A supportive, mixed‑seniority team, • Open, collaborative working culture, • A firm that actively embraces AI and innovation, • Regular team events, social activities and an inclusive environment, • 22 days’ annual leave (rising to 25 days with service), • Pension scheme, • Salary sacrifice options, • Private healthcare cover, • Bonus: 20% of billings above £180,000 per annum, • Commission: 15% of any work introduced to the firm #J-18808-Ljbffr