Employment Solicitor - Education Sector

Jameson Legal.; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor to join their Education and Charities team. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of PQE in employment law and possess strong client relationship skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working options, with the base ideally in Gloucestershire or Birmingham. The firm provides a supportive environment focused on career development and employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Income Protection

Private Medical Insurance

Scottish Widows Pension Scheme

28 days annual leave

Bonus scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Life Assurance

International secondments for 0-5 PQE

Qualifications

• Solid experience in employment law.
• Collaborative approach and enthusiasm for teamwork.
• Genuine interest in the education sector.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality advice on employment law matters.
• Maintain an understanding of sector-specific legal issues.
• Engage in business development activities.

Skills

Client relationship skills

Communication skills

Drafting abilities

Analytical abilities

Organizational skills

Education

5+ years PQE in employment law

Job description

Overview

It has never been a more exciting time to join our client's employment team. They are a full-service law firm, nationally recognised and highly acclaimed across a number of practice areas. With 10+ offices across England and Wales, they've experienced significant growth in recent years and continue to build on their success.

Due to continued expansion in the education sector, there is an excellent opportunity for a driven and ambitious Employment Solicitor to join their award-winning Education and Charities team.

This role is ideally based in the Gloucestershire office, though applications from candidates in Birmingham, or London are welcome, with some occasional travel to their Gloucestershire office will be required.

About the Team

Our client's nationally renowned Education and Charities team is deeply embedded in the sector. They advise over 400 educational institutions and work closely with key sector bodies on the evolving legal landscape affecting schools and colleges.

Key Responsibilities

As an Employment Solicitor in the Education team, you will:

• Deliver high-quality, pragmatic advice on a wide range of employment law matters within the education sector
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and maintain an up-to-date understanding of sector-specific legal issues
• Support cross-team collaboration and referrals, helping to grow the firm's client base
• Play an active role in business development activities and sector engagement initiatives

The ideal candidate will have

• 5+ years PQE with solid experience in employment law
• Strong client relationship and communication skills
• Excellent drafting and analytical abilities
• A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for working within a close-knit team
• A commercial mindset with a genuine interest in the education sector
• Great organisational skills and attention to detail

Why Join Our Client?

They offer a supportive, forward-thinking working environment with a strong emphasis on career development and employee wellbeing. Benefits include:

• Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance
• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
• 28 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
• Bonus scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life Assurance
• International secondments for 0-5 PQE
• And many more

Location: Multiple - Ideally Gloucestershire or Birmingham

Full-time | Competitive Salary | Hybrid Working Available

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please get in touch.

Please note that where a level of preferred experience or qualification is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience. Jameson Legal acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.