Education Solicitor (6+ PQE) Hybrid & High-Profile HE

Farrar Levin Legal Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Farrar Levin Legal Recruitment is seeking an Education Solicitor (6+ PQE) to join a strong commercial law firm's Education team in Oxford. You will advise universities, colleges and education-sector organisations on governance, regulatory matters and high-profile disputes.

You'll work closely with senior stakeholders, shaping policy and sector developments, with a hybrid working model and significant client contact within a growing practice.

Qualifications

• 6+ years' PQE as a qualified Solicitor.
• Strong experience advising universities, colleges or education-sector organisations.
• Expertise in governance, investigations, student matters and data protection.
• Excellent legal analysis and commercial judgement.
• Experience managing complex matters involving senior stakeholders.
• Genuine interest in higher education policy and sector developments.

Responsibilities

• Advise on governance and regulatory compliance for universities.
• Handle student disputes and consumer litigation.
• Counsel on data protection, information sharing and breach management.
• Assist with FOI requests and freedom of information issues.
• Advise on OfS regulatory matters and sector developments.
• Contribute to governance on international pathway providers and restructurings.
• Engage with senior stakeholders and provide strategic advice.

Skills

6+ PQE

Education sector experience

Governance expertise

Data protection

Stakeholder management

Higher education policy interest

Job description

Farrar Levin Legal Recruitment is seeking an Education Solicitor (6+ PQE) to join a strong commercial law firm's Education team in Oxford. You will advise universities, colleges and education-sector organisations on governance, regulatory matters and high-profile disputes.

You'll work closely with senior stakeholders, shaping policy and sector developments, with a hybrid working model and significant client contact within a growing practice.