Education Solicitor

Chadwick Nott; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking an experienced Education Solicitor in Oxford to join a high-caliber practice. The role involves advising education and charity sector clients on complex matters, with a focus on education law and related employment issues.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in education law, with exposure to employment topics and data protection. The position offers a competitive salary and a senior, hybrid-capable path within a growing firm.

Qualifications

• Specialist in education law with strong background in employment matters.
• Experience advising schools, academies, colleges and universities on a broad range of issues.
• Exposure to data protection considerations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advise education sector clients on education and related employment issues, including student complaints, disciplinary proceedings and Equality Act matters.
• Handle workplace disputes, restructures, and employee relations, both individual and collective.
• Assist with data protection matters such as subject access requests and compliance where applicable.

Skills

Education law

Employment law

Client advisory

Education

Solicitor admitted in England & Wales

Job description

Job title: Education Solicitor
Location: Oxford
Salary: £80k-£100k - depending on experience
PQE Level: 5+
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-time
My client, a UK Top 50 firm, is seeking an experienced Education Solicitor to join a highly regarded practice, working closely with a leading partner advising education and charity sector clients on complex, sensitive and often high-profile matters.
This role would suit a solicitor with a strong background in education law, ideally complemented by employment experience. You will advise schools, academies, colleges and universities on a broad range of issues, including student complaints and disciplinary proceedings, harassment, fitness to study, Equality Act matters, and more. You will also handle employment matters such as workplace disputes, restructures, senior appointments and departures, alongside individual and collective employee relations issues. Exposure to data protection, including subject access requests and compliance, would be advantageous.
Offering high-quality work, a superb salary and benefits package, close partner collaboration and direct client engagement, this is an opportunity to develop your expertise within a growing practice, advising on nuanced legal and interpersonal challenges. The position would suit an ambitious solicitor seeking a senior-level role with scope to make a meaningful contribution to the continued development of a unique practice.

*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.*