Solicitor – Schools & Charities (Employment)

Themis Recruit; East Horsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm seeks a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive for their Schools & Charities Team in Guildford. This role involves providing legal advice on Employment and Education Law, with opportunities for career development within a supportive environment. The firm values a collaborative culture and offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave, medical insurance, and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

28 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays)

Private medical insurance

Generous pension and life assurance

Firm-wide bonus scheme

Income protection

Supportive and inclusive culture

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with employment law experience.
• Education law experience is desirable but not essential.
• Between NQ – 3 PQE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide employment and HR advice on contracts and conduct issues.
• Advise on education law issues including safeguarding and complaints.
• Manage own caseload with appropriate supervision and training.

Skills

Employment Law

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

NQ – 3 PQE

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Posted:

22.06.2025

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06.08.2025

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Job Description

Our client is seeking a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive to join our Schools & Charities Team, specialising in Employment Law, at their Guildford office.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a nationally recognised team delivering specialist legal advice to independent schools and charitable organisations. The role offers direct involvement in legal matters including employment, education, governance, and safeguarding, with scope for career development in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide employment and HR advice on contracts, staff handbooks, conduct issues, redundancy, discrimination, and the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS).
• Advise on education law issues involving pupils and parents, including safeguarding, complaints, and special educational needs.
• Assist in governance and compliance matters, including constitution updates and conflict of interest training.
• Work on mergers, acquisitions, and TUPE matters related to school operations.
• Collaborate with colleagues across employment, property, and charity law.
• Manage your own caseload with appropriate supervision and training.
• Engage with clients empathetically, providing practical legal solutions tailored to the education and charity sectors.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with employment law experience.
• Education law experience is desirable but not essential.
• Ideally suited to candidates between NQ – 3 PQE.
• Excellent communication skills with a calm, proactive, and adaptable approach.
• A genuine interest in supporting schools and charitable organisations.
• Team-oriented with the drive to grow professionally and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team.

Benefits

• 28 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays).
• Private medical insurance.
• Generous pension and life assurance.
• Firm-wide bonus scheme.
• Income protection.
• Supportive and inclusive culture.
• Career development in a firm where people come first.