Education Public Law Partner - Regulatory & Governance

VWV Law; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Birmingham is seeking an experienced education lawyer to provide regulatory advice to schools and educational organizations. You will work primarily with multi-academy trusts and state schools, managing critical incidents and governance issues. The ideal candidate has a strong public law focus and established connections within the state-funded education sector. This position offers flexibility, requiring at least two days per week in the office.

Qualifications

• Experienced education lawyer with a public law focus for academies and state schools.
• Established sector profile and strong connections within the state-funded sector.
• Strong technical, communication, people and project-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Advising MATs, SATs, and state schools on registration and inspection matters.
• Collaborating with specialized teams within the firm.

Skills

Education law expertise

Public law knowledge

Strong communication skills

Project management

Job description

A leading law firm in Birmingham is seeking an experienced education lawyer to provide regulatory advice to schools and educational organizations. You will work primarily with multi-academy trusts and state schools, managing critical incidents and governance issues. The ideal candidate has a strong public law focus and established connections within the state-funded education sector. This position offers flexibility, requiring at least two days per week in the office.