Education Solicitor

Austen Lloyd Limited; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A top legal firm in Manchester is offering an exciting opportunity for a Education Solicitor (NQ+) to join their expanding Charities department. The role involves assisting a diverse range of educational clients with both contentious and non-contentious matters. The ideal candidate will have a foundation in employment law, an interest in the education sector, and the desire to specialize in charity law. This is a full-time position with an option for flexible work from home arrangements.

Qualifications

• Recently qualified to mid-level solicitor.
• Ideally have experience advising charities in contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Sound knowledge of education sector.

Responsibilities

• Assist diverse clients in the education sector with legal matters.
• Develop own caseload and career within the firm.

Skills

Ambitious candidate

Good grounding in employment law and HR

Interest in education sector

Job description

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.

Qualifications

• Ambitious candidate from recently qualified to mid-level
• Good grounding in employment law and HR
• Wishes to specialise in the charities field and more specifically within education
• Ideally have experience in advising charities in both contentious and non-contentious matters
• 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.