Education Regulatory Counsel for Schools

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

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking an experienced education lawyer to advise on various regulatory matters for academies and state schools. The role demands strong legal expertise, particularly in public law, and requires excellent communication and project management skills. Flexibility in working arrangements is offered, with an expectation to work from one of the firm’s offices at least two days a week.

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 regulatory matters.
• Collaborating with specialist teams within the firm.

Skills

Technical skills

Communication skills

Project management skills

People skills

Job description

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking an experienced education lawyer to advise on various regulatory matters for academies and state schools. The role demands strong legal expertise, particularly in public law, and requires excellent communication and project management skills. Flexibility in working arrangements is offered, with an expectation to work from one of the firm’s offices at least two days a week.