Associate – Education - all UK offices

Browne Jacobson Public Sector Matters; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate associate to join their education team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on a national scale, advising clients on critical issues such as safeguarding and disability discrimination. The firm values diversity and inclusion, ensuring that all qualified applicants are considered without bias. With a strong commitment to social impact, this position allows you to contribute meaningfully to the education sector while developing your legal expertise in a supportive and innovative environment. If you're enthusiastic about education law and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in education law, both contentious and non-contentious.
• Excellent legal drafting and commercial advice skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely advice to education clients on various issues.
• Build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.

Skills

Advising on education sector matters

Legal drafting skills

Knowledge of legal developments

Strong IT skills

Business development

Education

Law degree

Qualified lawyer (NQ)

Tools

MS Office

MS Teams

Outlook

Job description

Vacancy type

Experienced hires

Scheme

Lawyer

Level

Junior

Business area

Business Services

Duration

Permanent

Hours

Full time

Location

All UK offices

Reference number

LD0312

Job title

Associate – Education - all UK offices

Team

Education

Vacancy owner

Linzi Durham

Job Description

At Browne Jacobson, we’ve always worked across business and society, and this expertise sets us apart. Social and environmental impact are at the top of our business agenda. We champion fairness, make the complex simple and forge connections between clients to find creative solutions. This is how we improve outcomes for every person, community and business we serve.

With offices in Birmingham, Cardiff, Dublin, Exeter, London, Manchester and Nottingham, we’re a UK & I based law firm with an international reach. Our sectors include: health; real estate and construction; education; energy and infrastructure; financial services; government; insurance; manufacturing and industrials; and retail, consumer and logistics.

We nurture talent at all levels and from every background and celebrate what makes people individuals. Law needs all voices to reflect the society it serves which is why all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, social economic background or age.

We’re a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.

We are seeking to enhance our education team and looking for an associate who is passionate about education law. Whether you have experience in both non-contentious and contentious education matters or are a recent qualified (NQ) with a keen interest in the education sector, we want to hear from you. This role offers a genuine opportunity to work on a national scale, advising on a wide range of issues including safeguarding, data protection, SEND, and disability discrimination.

We have experienced significant growth in our education sector, serving over 1,000 clients across the spectrum including schools, academies, higher education institutions, and more. Our education team is nationally ranked in Band One for Education (Schools) by both Chambers and Legal 500, and we are proud of our supportive, dynamic, and innovative culture.

What Will You Do?

• Provide timely and competent advice to our education clients.
• Understand and manage client requirements effectively.
• Prioritize work and develop your technical, sector, and commercial knowledge.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with both colleagues and clients.
• Actively participate in business development and marketing activities within the education team.

What we are looking For?

• Individuals with experience in advising on education sector matters.
• Excellent legal drafting skills and the ability to provide clear, concise, and commercially relevant advice.
• Up-to-date knowledge of legal developments and government policy within the education sector.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in MS Office, MS Teams, and Outlook.
• Someone who is flexible, enthusiastic, energetic, ambitious, focused, and results-oriented.