Education (SEN) Solicitor

Chadwick Nott; England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Commitment to wellbeing

Inclusive culture

Job summary

A prominent law firm in East Sussex is seeking a qualified Education (SEN) Solicitor with 2-8 years PQE. This role involves managing an impactful caseload, including tribunal appeals and disability discrimination matters. The ideal candidate will supervise junior colleagues and contribute to the firm's commitment to social responsibility and community engagement. With a focus on high-quality work, this opportunity offers a supportive, inclusive working environment and flexible hybrid options.

Qualifications

• PQE Level: 2-8 years required.
• Experience in tribunal appeals and judicial reviews.
• Ability to work with vulnerable clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload including judicial reviews and exclusions.
• Supervise junior colleagues and contribute to thought leadership.
• Secure access to education for vulnerable clients.

Skills

Strong education law experience

SEND Tribunal experience

Client-focused

Job description

Job title: Education (SEN) Solicitor

Location: East Sussex
Salary: £65k-£88k - depending on experience
PQE Level: 2-8
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-time

I'm working with a highly respected UK Top 100, national law firm to recruit an Education Solicitor into its established Public Law and Human Rights team. This is a standout opportunity for a lawyer with strong education and SEND Tribunal experience to take on a varied and meaningful caseload, including tribunal appeals, judicial reviews, exclusions, admissions and disability discrimination matters. You'll work directly with vulnerable clients, playing a central role in securing access to education and delivering real-life impact.

The role also offers scope to supervise junior colleagues, contribute to thought leadership, and support the continued growth of a well-regarded national team. The firm is known for its inclusive culture, flexible hybrid working, and strong commitment to wellbeing, social responsibility and community engagement. If you're looking for high-quality, purpose-driven work within a supportive national platform, this is an excellent opportunity to explore.

Contact

For more information on this role or other opportunities within Sussex or the Southeast in general, please do get in touch with Will Webster at Chadwick Nott:

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*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*