SEND Lawyer

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the South-West is seeking an experienced Education Lawyer for a 3-month locum contract, starting immediately. The role involves providing expert legal advice regarding Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and managing complex tribunal cases. Qualified solicitors with significant experience in education law, particularly in Local Government, are encouraged to apply. Flexible and remote working options are available, with a pay rate of circa £55 per hour.

Benefits

Remote working

Flexible working days

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or suitably qualified Legal Executive.
• Significant experience within Education law, particularly in Local Government.
• Experience with complex Education / SEN legal matters.
• Recent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice, representation and case management on matters relating to SEND.
• Support the Council’s statutory duties ensuring lawful decisions.
• Complete weekly case management with Senior Assessment Officers.
• Triage tribunal and mediation casework.
• Hold complex tribunal cases – prepare and attend hearings.
• Provide advice and support across the wider SEND team.

Skills

Legal advice

Case management

Education law expertise

Communication

Education

Qualified solicitor or Legal Executive

Job description

Overview

Our client, a Local Authority based in the South‑West, is currently recruiting for an Education Lawyer on a 3‑month locum contract. The position is due to start immediately on a full‑time basis, but part‑time applicants are welcome. The hourly rate is circa £55 p / hour via an umbrella company, which may be negotiable based on experience and expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice, representation and case management on matters relating to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Support the Council’s statutory duties under the Children and Families Act 2014 and related legislation, ensuring lawful, fair and effective decision‑making in the best interests of children and young people.
• Complete weekly case management with Senior Assessment Officers, holding tribunal and mediation casework, supporting and advising on key decisions.
• Triage tribunal and mediation casework.
• Hold complex tribunal cases – prepare and attend hearings.
• Provide advice and support across the wider SEND team and deliver training.
• Compile quality‑assuring bundles.

Experience & Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or suitably qualified Legal Executive.
• Significant experience within Education law, particularly in Local Government.
• Experience with complex Education / SEN legal matters.
• Recent experience required.

Rewards & Benefits

• Remote working.
• Flexible working days.

Application Process

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. All applications are reviewed by James Andrews Recruitment Solutions; due to high volume responses are not always possible within 72 hours. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.