Education Law Senior Associate — Path to Partnership

KMA Legal Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading top 50 international law firm invites applications for a Senior Associate to join its Education team. You will work with over 300 educational establishments from nurseries to universities, handling governance, student matters, data protection and a broad range of contracts.

The role involves collaboration with Boards of Governors, Bursars and school proprietors across multiple institutions, with a defined path to partnership and opportunities in London offices.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 6 years PQE in education work.
• Experience in regulatory education law is desirable.
• Strong governance and Board liaison skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on education law matters for a wide range of educational institutions.
• Support governance matters, student issues and employment, and data protection projects.
• Draft and negotiate education contracts, outsourcing and procurement documents.
• Advise on charity, company law and governance for academy trusts and independent schools.

Skills

Education sector

Regulatory law

Governance

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

A leading top 50 international law firm invites applications for a Senior Associate to join its Education team. You will work with over 300 educational establishments from nurseries to universities, handling governance, student matters, data protection and a broad range of contracts.

The role involves collaboration with Boards of Governors, Bursars and school proprietors across multiple institutions, with a defined path to partnership and opportunities in London offices.