Education Disputes Solicitor - Top 100 UK National Firm

QED Legal; London Borough of Harrow, Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A highly regarded national law firm in North West London seeks an Education Disputes Solicitor. You will join a leading team providing expert legal support in education-related matters, ensuring fair treatment and justice for students and academic professionals. The firm is recognized for its quality and high employee retention, offering an inclusive and flexible work culture.

Benefits

Flexibility to accommodate different varied work hours

Outstanding employee retention and internal progression culture

Entrepreneurial, inclusive, and modern workplace culture

Qualifications

• Experience or strong interest in education law from the consumer side.
• 2+ PQE preferred, all levels considered.
• Ability to manage sensitive matters with a calm, client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Advise on student discipline and misconduct, expulsions, suspensions, and exclusions.
• Handle discrimination, bullying, and harassment claims.
• Provide legal advice for parents, including EHCPs.

Skills

Advocacy

Communication

Compassion

Education

Solicitor qualified in England & Wales

Job description

Education Disputes Solicitor – North West London | £55,000- £120,000
Highly decorated Top 100 National Firm

A highly regarded national law firm, ranked in the Top 100 in the UK and recognised by the Legal 500, is looking to appoint an Education Disputes Solicitor to its expanding national practice. With a reputation for innovation, quality, and high employee retention, this firm offers a rare platform to develop your career in a supportive, modern legal environment.
About the Role: You'll join a specialist team that provides expert legal support to individuals facing challenges within the education sector. The team is dedicated to ensuring fair treatment, compliance, and justice for students, parents, and academic professionals.

You will advise on a full spectrum of education-related legal matters, including:

• Student discipline and misconduct (including sexual misconduct)
• Expulsions, suspensions, and exclusions
• Unfair grading, plagiarism, and higher education disputes
• Discrimination, bullying, and harassment claims
• Education legal advice for parents, including EHCPs
• Legal support for international students
• Negligence and school admission issues
• Complaints to the OIA (Office of the Independent Adjudicator)

About You:

• Solicitor qualified in England & Wales (2+ PQE preferred, all levels considered)
• Experience or strong interest in education law from the consumer side
• Compassionate and articulate, with strong advocacy and communication skills
• Able to manage sensitive matters with a calm, client-focused approach

Why This Firm:

• Top 100 UK firm with a strong national presence
• Legal 500 recognised in multiple practice areas, including education
• Outstanding employee retention and internal progression culture
• Flexibility to accommodate different varied work hours
• Entrepreneurial, inclusive, and modern workplace culture

This is an exclusive opportunity