Education Law Solicitor: SEND and Public Education Expert

Royal-Borough-of-Kensington-and-Chelsea; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Flexible/hybrid working

Disability Confident Employer

Job summary

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is seeking an Education Solicitor to provide clear, practical legal advice on education law matters, with a focus on SEND and Tribunal proceedings. You will manage a caseload, draft advice and documents, undertake advocacy, and work with schools and Council departments to secure child‑centered outcomes.

You must be qualified to practise in England and Wales and have experience in education law and public service.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor, barrister or chartered legal executive entitled to practise in England and Wales.
• Experience or strong interest in education law and public service.
• Ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, pragmatic advice.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload and draft clear legal advice and documents.
• Provide high-quality legal advice on SEND and education matters; advocate where needed.
• Represent the Council in Tribunal proceedings and instruct Counsel/experts as appropriate.
• Advise on disability issues, attendance, admissions, exclusions, safeguarding and school openings/closures.
• Work closely with client departments, schools and external partners to deliver child‑focused solutions.

Skills

Education law

Advocacy

Legal advisory

Public sector

Education

Qualified Solicitor / Barrister / Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is seeking an Education Solicitor to provide clear, practical legal advice on education law matters, with a focus on SEND and Tribunal proceedings. You will manage a caseload, draft advice and documents, undertake advocacy, and work with schools and Council departments to secure child‑centered outcomes.

You must be qualified to practise in England and Wales and have experience in education law and public service.