Education Law Solicitor

eNL Legal; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

eNL Legal in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Education Law Solicitor with 6+ PQE to join a Legal 500-listed team. You will advise universities, colleges and other higher-education bodies on safeguarding, student issues and data protection, handling a varied caseload including investigations and litigation.

You will be expected to maintain a strong understanding of sector developments, policy changes, and emerging regulatory issues affecting education providers in the UK.

Qualifications

• At least 6+ PQE with a broad education-law practice.
• Experience advising universities, colleges and higher-education institutions.
• Strong background in regulatory matters, student issues and data protection.

Responsibilities

• Advise on safeguarding, student issues and data protection in higher ed contexts.
• Provide strategic advice on regulatory developments affecting education sector.
• Manage a varied caseload including investigations and litigation as needed.
• Stay abreast of policy changes and sector-wide developments.

Skills

Education law

Regulatory matters

Data protection

Student issues

Litigation

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

JOB TITLE: Education Law Solicitor

PQE: 6+ PQE

LOCATION: Cambridge

SALARY: £Dependent on experience

THE ROLE

A Legal 500 rated team is seeking an experienced Lawyer specialising in education law to join their established legal team in Cambridge. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Education Law specialist to work with a diverse client base across the higher education sector, including universities, colleges, educational institutions and related organisations. You will advise on a broad range of matters, providing strategic advice on safeguarding, student issues and data protection. If your looking for a varied caseload including potential high-profile matters, investigations and litigation then this is the role for you! You will also be expected to maintain a strong understanding of developments across the higher education sector, including policy changes, emerging regulatory issues and wider sector news.

THE CANDIDATE

You will have at least 6 years PQE in dealing with a broad client base within the education sector. Ideal Education Lawyers will have a strong track record of advising universities, colleges, educational organisations and higher education institutions. The successful Education Lawyer will have extensive experience in advising on regulatory matters, student issues and data protection and have a proven background of handling complex and in some cases high-profile matters. A genuine interest in higher education policy, sector developments and emerging legal issues.

THE FIRM

Superb opportunity to join a leading national and international law firm in Cambridge. As the appointed Education Lawyer you will have exposure to a varied and high-quality education law caseload. On offer is the chance to contribute to the development and profile of the education law practice.

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