Education Lawyer: Growth‑Focused Practice, Flexible Hours

QED Legal Recruitment Limited; Leeds, Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

QED Legal Recruitment Limited seeks an Education Lawyer to join a growing specialist practice with a strong reputation across Yorkshire. The role offers the chance to develop genuine sector expertise advising academies, MATs, independent schools, colleges and universities in a flexible working environment with Leeds or Bradford as a base.

You will handle a broad education portfolio, including admissions, safeguarding, governance, and regulatory matters, with opportunities to take on leadership

Responsibilities

• Advising schools on academy conversions, joining multi-academy trusts and transfers between trusts.
• Liaising with the Department for Education on funding agreements.
• Providing advice on education law issues including admissions, exclusions, parental complaints, safeguarding and special educational needs.
• Advising on governance matters, including articles of association, directors' duties, company secretarial matters and regulatory compliance.
• Supporting business development initiatives as the firm continues to expand its presence within the education sector.

Job description

QED Legal Recruitment Limited seeks an Education Lawyer to join a growing specialist practice with a strong reputation across Yorkshire. The role offers the chance to develop genuine sector expertise advising academies, MATs, independent schools, colleges and universities in a flexible working environment with Leeds or Bradford as a base.

You will handle a broad education portfolio, including admissions, safeguarding, governance, and regulatory matters, with opportunities to take on leadership