SEN Lawyer

Venn Group; England; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Locum SEN/Education Lawyer for a predominantly remote role. This position offers an attractive hourly rate, allowing for flexibility while working on complex legal matters within a Local Authority. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in SEN/Education Law and will be responsible for advising senior officials, handling tribunal appeals, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will make a meaningful impact on education law and local governance.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive with Local Government experience.
• Experience in advising on complex SEN/Education Law matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex SEN/Education Law matters and handle appeals.
• Provide legal advice on school admissions, exclusions, and transport.

Skills

SEN/Education Law

Legal Advice

Advocacy

Local Government Experience

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Barrister

Legal Executive

Job description

Locum SEN/Education Lawyer – Predominantly Remote Working - up to £65 per hour Umbrella

Venn Group’s specialist legal team are pleased to be recruiting for a Locum SEN/Education Lawyer to join an excellent Local Authority. This assignment will be for an initial period of 3 months and is subject to extension thereafter.

The Authority are ideally seeking someone to take on the position on a full-time basis, however candidates with part-time availability possessing relevant experience will be considered. The ideal candidate will be a Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with Local Government experience.

Duties may include:

• Advising senior officers and councillors on complex SEN/ Education Law matters
• Dealing with all aspects of appeals to the SEND Tribunal, which includes drafting responses to appeals, instructing expert witnesses and conducting advocacy
• Providing legal advice to the local authority and schools on Education Law matters such as school admissions and appeals, exclusions and reviews, home-to-school transport, and complaints
• Assisting with any other Education or SEND matters as sole legal counsel
• Handling cases on topics such as ordinary residence, safeguarding, provider failure, section 117 aftercare, and deprivation of liberty for 16-17-year-olds
• Reviewing case papers and establishing the merits of cases and reviewing and complying with SENDIST Orders
• Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to progress appeals and with the legal department where they have been instructed
• Organising and attending Case Management and Pre-Tribunal meetings
• Receiving expert advice and carrying out discussions with witnesses and parents/ guardians

An attractive hourly rate of up to £65 per hour Umbrella is offered for this position dependant on experience.

Please apply for this role online or contact Timothea Nash or Sam Cox via phone or email for further information.

Job Reference: J88466

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07441916435

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Locum SEN/Education Lawyer – Predominantly Remote Working - up to £65 per hour Umbrella