Senior Associate / Legal Director - Education

Errington Legal; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious UK Top 50 law firm as a Senior Associate or Legal Director in Corporate Education. This role offers the chance to lead on significant corporate matters impacting the education sector, advising institutions on a wide range of legal and commercial issues. With a focus on growth and practice development, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the education practice. Enjoy the benefits of flexible working, a supportive environment, and a comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare and generous holiday allowances. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic field.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Long Service holiday award

Private Healthcare with BUPA

Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee)

Staff Profit Share

Life Assurance - 4 x salary

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Agile Working Policy

Qualifications

• 8+ years of post-qualification experience in corporate law.
• Strong commercial and analytical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead on corporate education matters for clients in the education sector.
• Advise on commercial issues and mergers in education institutions.

Skills

Commercial Awareness

Analytical Thinking

Legal Advisory

Project Management

Education

Qualified Solicitor (8+ PQE)

Job description

Do you want to join a UK Top 50 law firm with an exceptional client base and global reach?

Senior Associate/ Legal Director - Corporate Education - East of England, with flexible working considered

Client

A well-regarded regional law firm

Role

• You will join an experienced and growing education practice, leading on corporate education matters for clients in the education sector.
• You will be empowered to take an active role in marketing and practice development.
• Advise higher and further education institutions, training providers, independent schools, and local authorities on a broad range of corporate law and funding issues.
• You will also advise universities on a range of commercial issues as well as large corporate projects and the mergers and acquisitions of education institutions.
• Draft and review franchise agreements and ancillary documents whilst project managing legal due diligence.

You

• 8+ PQE.
• An excellent knowledge of the law and the ability to think commercially and analytically to provide accurate and practical advice to clients.
• The ability to assist in the growth of the education practice and become a core member of the Education team.

Benefits include:

• 30 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays.
• Long Service holiday award.
• Private Healthcare with BUPA.
• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee).
• Staff Profit Share / Salary sacrifice.
• Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance.
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave.
• Agile Working Policy.

For further information and a confidential discussion please contact [e-mail]

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