Senior Education Law Solicitor – Higher Education

eNL Legal; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

eNL Legal in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Education Law Solicitor with 6+ PQE to join a Legal 500-listed team. You will advise universities, colleges and other higher-education bodies on safeguarding, student issues and data protection, handling a varied caseload including investigations and litigation.

You will be expected to maintain a strong understanding of sector developments, policy changes, and emerging regulatory issues affecting education providers in the UK.

Qualifications

• At least 6+ PQE with a broad education-law practice.
• Experience advising universities, colleges and higher-education institutions.
• Strong background in regulatory matters, student issues and data protection.

Responsibilities

• Advise on safeguarding, student issues and data protection in higher ed contexts.
• Provide strategic advice on regulatory developments affecting education sector.
• Manage a varied caseload including investigations and litigation as needed.
• Stay abreast of policy changes and sector-wide developments.

Skills

Education law

Regulatory matters

Data protection

Student issues

Litigation

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

eNL Legal in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Education Law Solicitor with 6+ PQE to join a Legal 500-listed team. You will advise universities, colleges and other higher-education bodies on safeguarding, student issues and data protection, handling a varied caseload including investigations and litigation.

You will be expected to maintain a strong understanding of sector developments, policy changes, and emerging regulatory issues affecting education providers in the UK.