Senior Associate / Legal Director

TN United Kingdom; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Associate / Legal Director to join their dynamic team in Norwich. This role involves providing expert legal advice to higher education institutions and training providers on a wide range of corporate and charity law matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong legal background, with at least 8 years of post-qualification experience. You'll have the opportunity to work on significant transactions, manage legal due diligence, and support governance initiatives. Join a respected firm that values diversity and offers a competitive rewards package, including flexible working arrangements and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Private Healthcare

Scottish Widows Pension Scheme

Profit Share

Life Assurance

Paid ESG day

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Subsidised gym membership

Electric car scheme

Flexible working policies

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with at least 8 years PQE.
• Experience within the education sector and business development.

Responsibilities

• Advise on corporate law and governance for educational institutions.
• Manage legal due diligence and support large corporate projects.

Skills

Corporate Law

Charity Law

Governance

Regulatory Issues

Commercial Awareness

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Strong Academic Background

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Purpose of job

To advise higher and further education institutions, training providers, independent schools, academies, and local authorities on a broad range of corporate law, charity law, governance, regulatory, and funding issues.

The role involves advising universities and education institutions on commercial issues and large corporate projects, including:

• Transactions involving private education institutions such as share sales and asset sales of private higher education companies, colleges, nurseries, and schools.
• Managing legal due diligence, drafting transaction documents, assisting with disclosure exercises, and reviewing ancillary documents.
• Supporting pre- and post-sale reorganizations of private education groups with complex structures.
• Advising on partnerships, collaborations, and drafting related agreements.
• Establishing subsidiary companies and advising on intragroup arrangements.
• Providing governance advice and conducting constitutional reviews for education organizations, including obtaining necessary consents.
• Advising on mergers of educational institutions.
• Coordinating banking, finance, and real estate work streams, and advising on dissolution processes.
• Handling procurement disputes and issues.
• Assisting with registration applications to relevant authorities.

The candidate

The ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge of the law, with the ability to think commercially and analytically to provide practical advice. They should be able to work under pressure, communicate clearly, and contribute to marketing and practice development. The role offers career progression from Senior Associate to Legal Director or Partner, with opportunities for growth within the firm.

This is a great opportunity for a motivated individual to join a successful, friendly team in a respected firm.

Qualifications/Experience

• Qualified Solicitor with at least 8 years PQE
• Strong academic background
• Experience within the education sector
• Interest in business development

Equal opportunities

Birketts offers a competitive rewards package, including a salary, benefits, and a supportive work environment emphasizing diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing. Benefits include:

• 30 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Long Service holiday award
• Private Healthcare (post-probation)
• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
• Profit Share and Salary sacrifice options
• Life Assurance and Health Insurance
• Paid ESG day
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Subsidised gym membership
• Electric car scheme
• Eye Care Voucher
• Flexible working policies

Birketts supports flexible, hybrid working arrangements and welcomes applications for part-time and flexible roles.