Education Solicitor

Austen Lloyd Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious legal firm in Manchester is seeking an Education Solicitor (NQ+) to join its expanding Charities department. This role is ideal for an ambitious candidate looking to specialize in education law and work with notable charities. The firm offers a supportive environment for developing your own caseload and career progression, along with flexible working options including work from home. Ideal applicants will have a grounded experience in employment law and a passion for the education sector.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have experience in Education Law.
• Should understand employment law and HR practices.
• Experience advising charities is essential.

Responsibilities

• Join an expanding Charities department.
• Assist with high-quality work for educational institutions.
• Develop your own caseload and career.

Skills

Experience in Education Law

Good grounding in employment law and HR

Advising charities in contentious and non-contentious matters

Interest in the education sector

Education

Solicitor Qualification

Job description

EDUCTION / CHARITIES SOLICITOR - EXCELLENT LEGAL 500 FIRM - MANCHESTER

Education Solicitor (NQ+) - Manchester

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Solicitor with experience in Education to join an expanding Charities department at a top Legal 500 practice in the Manchester area.

The firm is looking for an ambitious candidate from recently qualified to mid-level, with a good grounding in employment law and HR, who wishes to specialise in the charities field and more specifically within education. You will ideally have experience in advising charities in both contentious and non-contentious matters and have sound knowledge of, and a genuine interest in, the education sector.

The team successfully retains and attracts a diverse range of clients in the education sector, assisting them with high quality work. The firm has a client base with some notable educational institutions at its heart and therefore this position is an excellent opportunity for progression. The successful candidate will be well supported in developing their own caseload and career.

The position is full time. There will be the opportunity to work from home, if desired, in line with the Firm's flexible working guidelines.