Education Solicitor

Law Staff Ltd; Beeston; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified Education Solicitor with more than 3 years PQE to provide legal support across a varied range of education law matters. Responsibilities include advising clients on admissions appeals, providing representation in cases for students, teachers, and parents, and navigating complex educational regulatory frameworks. The firm offers a supportive working environment, hybrid options, and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Death in service benefit

Private medical insurance

Generous holiday allowance

Opportunities for training and professional development

Qualifications

• 3+ years of PQE as a solicitor in education law.
• Experience in representing clients in educational matters.
• Ability to handle complex cases in admissions and disciplinary issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and representation in education law cases.
• Handle admissions appeals and school exclusions.
• Advise on EHCP applications and assessments.
• Support university students in misconduct allegations.

Skills

Legal advice and representation

Understanding of education law

Handling admissions appeals

Advising on EHCP applications

Supporting university students

Education

Qualified solicitor with 3+ years PQE

Job description

Overview

Our Legal 500 client is seeking a 3+ year PQE Education Solicitor to handle a diverse range of education law matters, representing teachers, students, and parents in complex cases involving schools, educational authorities, trusts, and regulatory bodies.

The Firm

Our client ranked by Legal 500, Lexcel, and Chambers & Partners and certified as a Best Workplace, is a national provider of specialist legal services across England and Wales. It includes some of the country's leading lawyers, solicitors, and consultants, and is committed to delivering first-class service in a supportive and rewarding work environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and representation to clients across the full spectrum of education law.
• Primary & Secondary Schools: Handle matters such as admissions appeals, school exclusions, independent school issues, and contractual disputes.
• SEN/EHCP: Advise on Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) applications, assessments, and appeals.
• University Students: Support with sexual misconduct allegations, disciplinary investigations, visa applications, and fitness to practise proceedings.

Benefits

• Hybrid working options
• Death in service benefit
• Private medical insurance
• Generous holiday allowance
• Opportunities for training and professional development

How to apply

For more information about this Education Solicitor vacancy please contact Mia Henderson quoting reference 37576.

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