Education Solicitor – SEND & Education Law (Hybrid)

ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Disability Confident Employer

Annual leave

Zusammenfassung

FQPS Academy Ltd. is seeking an Education Solicitor to provide clear, practical legal advice across education law, with a strong focus on SEND and Tribunal work.

The role involves advising on disability, attendance, admissions, exclusions and safeguarding, while representing the Council in Tribunal proceedings. You will handle your own caseload, draft documents, and collaborate with client departments, schools and external partners to deliver child‑centred, legally robust outcomes.

Qualifikationen

• Qualified solicitor, barrister or chartered legal executive entitled to practise in England and Wales.
• Experience or strong interest in education law and public service, with ability to provide clear, pragmatic legal advice.

Aufgaben

• Provide clear, practical legal advice on SEND and education law matters.
• Represent the Council in Tribunal proceedings and advise on related disability, attendance, admissions and safeguarding issues.
• Draft legal documents and advice, instruct Counsel and experts as needed, and manage a busy caseload.

Kenntnisse

Drafting

Advocacy

Communication

Caseload management

Ausbildung

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Jobbeschreibung

FQPS Academy Ltd. is seeking an Education Solicitor to provide clear, practical legal advice across education law, with a strong focus on SEND and Tribunal work.

The role involves advising on disability, attendance, admissions, exclusions and safeguarding, while representing the Council in Tribunal proceedings. You will handle your own caseload, draft documents, and collaborate with client departments, schools and external partners to deliver child‑centred, legally robust outcomes.