About the role
Team: Delivery/ Commercial
As the Solicitor for the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, you will provide legal advice and support across a range of areas, including property law, commercial contracts and governance. You will work closely with colleagues in delivery and business development teams, as well as external solicitors and partner organisations. The role involves explaining legal issues in a clear and practical way, helping the Trust meet its legal and contractual obligations, and supporting property and commercial projects to progress successfully. We are looking for someone who can build positive working relationships, communicate clearly with a range of audiences, and provide pragmatic legal advice that helps the Trust achieve its objectives.
The Walk Wheel Cycle Trust helps more people to walk, wheel and cycle safely, confidently and enjoyably. We work directly with communities to create positive change, then use what we learn to influence policies and improve opportunities for even more people. We call this people-powered movement.
As our Solicitor, you will provide clear legal advice that helps colleagues make informed decisions and deliver projects with confidence. Your support will help the charity develop new partnerships, secure funding and manage legal risks effectively.
You will play an important role in helping us support more people to travel actively and independently in their communities.
What You’ll Be Doing
Provide legal advice on commercial, property, governance and planning matters.
Draft, review and negotiate legal documents, including contracts, grant agreements, and land and property agreements.
Maintain legal templates and support colleagues to use them correctly and confidently.
Share legal knowledge and promote good practice across the charity.
Support the charity to meet its legal, regulatory and compliance requirements.
Work with teams across the organisation to identify and manage legal risks.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working collaboratively with others to solve problems and find practical solutions. You will be confident providing clear guidance and advice, helping colleagues make informed decisions and navigate complex situations.
This role would suit someone who is motivated by making a positive difference and who feels energised by working towards social change. If you want your legal expertise to support healthier, more active and connected communities, this could be the role for you.
About you
We’re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don’t need to meet every requirement — if you feel you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.
Qualified and practising solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (FILEX level) with significant experience in one or more relevant areas of law, likely to have been gained through in-house practise
Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify practical, solution-focused outcomes
The ability to work autonomously on a wide variety of cases with conflicting deadlines
The ability to supervise, mentor and support a paralegal and other colleagues as required
The ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk.
Living our values
At the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, we’re a values‑driven organisation. We’re looking for people who are:
Always Learning – curious, open‑minded and committed to continuous improvement.
Championing Equity – inclusive, respectful and focused on ensuring everyone has a voice and fair opportunity to succeed.
Taking Ownership – proactive, responsible and empowered to make things better.
Delivering Together – collaborative, transparent and motivated by shared success.
Through our values we make it possible for more people to walk, wheel and cycle safely, healthily and joyfully.
Additional information
Application deadline: 23:59, 01 November 2026
Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams during the week of 16 November 2026. To apply, please complete our online application form.
We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented in our workforce, including people of colour and candidates with disabilities. Adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.
Adjustments are available throughout the application process.
Why work for us?
At Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle.
We're all here to change things. You'll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative problem solvers all working together to change things for the better.
We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.
You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet.
We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve. We welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported.
You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.
What we offer
Wellbeing
28 days leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working.
Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro rata for part-time staff).
Staff volunteer days.
24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service.
We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes.
Financial
Up to two extra days of paid leave (pro rata for part‑time colleagues) when travelling sustainably for holidays
Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust.
Bike, computer and season ticket loans.
Discount benefits.
London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London).
Death in service benefit – 3 times annual salary.
Family-friendly
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
Flexible Working practices (full-time hours are 35 per week, Monday - Friday).
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