Senior Education Lawyer

Service Care Solutions; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable local authority in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Senior Education Lawyer to lead SEN Tribunal responsibilities. In this position, you will manage all Tribunal appeals related to Special Educational Needs decisions, prepare documentation, and represent the Council at hearings. Essential qualifications include being a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with expertise in education law. This role offers hybrid working and a competitive pay rate depending on experience, making it an excellent opportunity for legal professionals in this field.

Benefits

Hybrid/remote working

Weekly pay

Flexible hours

Referral reward for recommendations

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive required for litigation representation.
• Strong understanding of education law and Special Educational Needs legislation.
• Experience working in a Local Authority SEN legal team.

Responsibilities

• Manage Tribunal appeals related to SEN statutory decisions.
• Prepare cases and represent the Council at SENDIST hearings.
• Maintain statutory SEN appeal processes and documentation.
• Represent the Authority at mediation adhering to processes.

Skills

Expertise in education law

Knowledge of SEN legislation

Litigation experience

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive (CILEX)

Job description

Overview

Service Care Solutions is working with a respected Local Authority in Devon to secure an experienced Senior Education Lawyer to serve as the Senior SEN Tribunal Officer. This role is essential to ensuring the council consistently meets its statutory duties in relation to Special Educational Needs (SEN) for children and young people aged 0-25.

Role

Senior Education Lawyer (SEN Tribunal Lead)

Location: Devon – remote
Umbrella Rate: £50-£55ph
PAYE Inc. Rate: £44.10 - £48.44ph
Contract Length: 3 months ongoing

Responsibilities

• Manage all Tribunal appeals relating to SEN statutory decisions, including assessment decisions and the content of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Prepare cases, coordinate documentation, and represent the Council at SENDIST hearings.
• Maintain and update systems supporting statutory SEN appeal processes.
• Represent the Authority at mediation whilst adhering to statutory processes.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive (CILEX) – essential due to litigation and representation requirements.
• Strong expertise in education law and SEN legislation.
• Experience within a Local Authority SEN legal team.

Benefits

• Hybrid/remote working.
• Weekly pay – the rate offered will depend on experience and interview performance.
• Flexible hours.
• Referral reward – successful recommendation is worth £250.

Contact

If this Senior Education Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on (phone number removed), or email (url removed).