Education Solicitor - Bristol

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm in Bristol is seeking an Education Solicitor to manage complex education law caseloads. The successful candidate will advise on a variety of education issues and supervise junior colleagues. Candidates should have solid experience in education law, strong communication skills, and a passion for justice. This position offers competitive salary, flexible working options, and 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Flexible pension schemes

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience handling complex education matters including SEND Tribunal appeals.
• Ability to advise on school admissions and disability discrimination cases.
• Confidence to work independently on issued cases.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of complex education matters.
• Supervise junior colleagues and review case files.
• Build relationships with clients and education organizations.

Skills

Solid experience in education law

Strong communication skills

Empathy

Resilience

Job description

Education Solicitor - Bristol

Chadwick Nott are delighted to be instructed by a leading national law firm who is looking for an Education Solicitor to play a key role within our Public Law & Human Rights team. You'll be trusted to manage your own caseload, support junior colleagues, and work on matters that genuinely change lives.

The Opportunity

• Running a caseload of complex education matters, including SEND Tribunal appeals.
• Advising on a wide range of education law issues such as:
• School admissions, exclusions & disability discrimination cases
• Complaints against local authorities & schools
• Judicial Reviews & UTT appeals
• Advice to schools/colleges on safeguarding and education law
• EHCP health checks & SEN strategy advice
• Community care law linked to education matters
• Handling a mix of privately and publicly funded work.
• Supervising junior colleagues and reviewing case files.
• Building strong relationships with clients, charities, and education organisations.
• Writing and delivering training, seminars, and articles to share expertise.

What We're Looking For

• Solid experience in education law (public law/community care knowledge an advantage).
• Confidence to work independently on issued cases.
• Resilience, empathy, and the ability to support vulnerable clients.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for achieving justice.

In Return

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to buy more.
• Flexible pension schemes.
• Health and wellbeing support including digital GP services and healthcare membership.
• Hybrid working options.
• Recognition as a Best Workplace for Wellbeing 2024.

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) [e-mail]

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, 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.