Education Lawyer, Senior Associate, Top Firm

Motus; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Motus is seeking an experienced Education lawyer to join as a Senior Associate in a role spanning the Midlands, Thames Valley or South East. You will advise higher education institutions on governance, student matters, regulatory issues and data protection, contributing to strategic solutions within a leading national firm.

This position suits a solicitor with about 5+ years PQE and a strong track record in education law, who wants to work within a flexible, supportive team that backs your

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with education law expertise.
• 5+ years of PQE in education law or equivalent.
• Experience advising higher education institutions on governance, safeguarding and student matters.
• Strong knowledge of data protection and regulatory compliance within the education sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice to higher education institutions, colleges and related organisations.
• Advise on governance, safeguarding, student issues and data protection matters.
• Work as part of a national education law practice with a focus on delivering practical, business-minded guidance.

Skills

Education law

Governance

Data protection

Regulatory compliance

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Excellent new opportunity for an experienced Education lawyer to join this leading multi-office national law firm.

Our client has a market leading, national reputation for Education sector work and is recognised as such in the major legal directories.

The firm seeks to appoint an experienced lawyer to join their renowned team as a Senior Associate. You could be based in the Midlands, Thames Valley or South East. In this key role, you’ll be part of an established team providing strategic legal advice to higher education institutions, colleges, and related organisations. Advising on a broad range of governance, student, regulatory, and data protection matters, you’ll bring a deep understanding of the education sector and of supporting institutions through complex governance, safeguarding, and student-related challenges.

This role would suit a qualified solicitor and education law specialist with ca 5 years+ PQE (this is a guide only.) You’ll be keen to work in a dedicated team of education law experts where you can make a substantive impact in the sector. The firm offers a high degree of flexibility, plus close support and the resources and backing to enable you to progress your career quickly.