Education Solicitor

Overview

As an Education Solicitor at a UK Top 50 firm, you will advise schools and higher education institutions on education law and related employment matters. You will work closely with a leading partner and engage directly with clients on high-profile, sensitive issues, including student discipline, Equality Act matters, and workplace disputes. The role combines legal expertise with interpersonal advisory work, offering senior-level scope and development within a growing practice. The position offers a competitive salary and a supportive, collaborative environment.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary: 80k-100k (dependent on experience)
• benefits package
• close partner collaboration
• direct client engagement

Responsibilities

• Advise education and charity sector clients on a broad range of education law issues
• Manage employment matters including workplace disputes, restructures, and senior appointments/departures
• Handle student complaints, disciplinary proceedings, harassment, and fitness to study issues
• Assist with data protection matters and subject access requests where applicable
• Engage directly with clients and collaborate with partners to develop the practice
• Contribute to the growth and development of the education law practice

Key requirements

• 5+ PQE as a solicitor
• Strong background in education law
• Employment law experience is advantageous
• Experience advising schools, academies, colleges or universities
• Ability to manage complex, high-profile matters
• UK-qualified solicitor

• ambitious
• client-focused
• strong communication
• education law
• employment law
• data protection

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