Education Lawyer

SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL; Bayston Hill; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Shropshire Council’s legal team seeks a lawyer to manage a varied education law caseload, delivering clear, practical advice on SEND, school admissions, exclusions, complaints, equality duties, tribunal proceedings and judicial review. The role supports Children’s Services and maintained schools within the Council’s ethos.

You will be a qualified solicitor, barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with litigation and advocacy rights, bringing sound professional judgement and the confidence to own

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor, barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with litigation and advocacy rights.
• At least two years' post-qualification experience in education law, SEND law or general litigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied education law caseload and provide clear, practical advice across SEND, school admissions, exclusions, complaints, equality duties, tribunal proceedings and judicial review.
• Support the Council's maintained schools and deliver high-quality legal services to Children’s Services.
• Potentially cover for colleagues and undertake work/training relevant to Legal and Democratic Services activities.

Skills

Litigation

Advocacy

Legal advice

Education

Qualified solicitor/barrier/Chartered Legal Executive

2+ years PQE in education law / SEND / general litigation

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join Shropshire Council's legal team. You will manage a varied education law caseload, providing clear, practical advice across SEND, school admissions, exclusions, complaints, equality duties, tribunal proceedings and judicial review, while also supporting the Council's maintained schools.

As a member of Legal and Democratic Services, you will ensure the delivery of legal services in accordance with the Council's core values and service standards. The post is responsible for the provision of legal services to Children's Services. As a member of Legal and Democratic Services the post holder may be called upon to support or cover for colleagues or undertake work and training relevant to the Service's activities.

You will be a qualified solicitor, barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with litigation and advocacy rights, bringing sound professional judgement and the confidence to take ownership of a varied and rewarding caseload. You will have at least two years' post-qualification experience in education law, SEND law or general litigation, with the ability to translate complex issues into clear, practical and well-reasoned advice.

You will be curious, adaptable and committed to developing your expertise. Strong written and verbal communication, careful analysis and an organised approach will enable you to manage cases, files and competing priorities effectively.