The Role
As an Education Lawyer Locum, you will provide specialist legal support to a highly regarded team advising schools, academies, multi-academy trusts, further education institutions and higher education providers. The successful candidate will handle a varied caseload, providing both day-to-day advice and support on complex projects across the education sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Advising education clients on a broad range of education law matters
- Supporting academy conversion, merger and re-brokerage projects
- Advising schools, academies and multi-academy trusts on governance and regulatory issues
- Handling SEND matters, admissions, exclusions and safeguarding issues
- Advising on SEND tribunal matters and complaints handling
- Delivering practical, commercial and solution-focused legal advice to education providers
Skills & Experience Required
Essential:
Qualified Solicitor with significant experience in education law
Strong understanding of the structure and governance of educational establishments
Experience advising on academy conversions, mergers and re-brokerages
Knowledge of SEND, admissions, exclusions, safeguarding and complaints procedures
Excellent client care, communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work autonomously and integrate quickly into an established team
Desirable:
5+ years' PQE within education law
Experience advising schools, academies, MATs, FE colleges and universities
Previous locum or interim legal experience
Experience supporting strategically important projects and organisational change
What's on Offer
- Competitive hourly rate
- Fully Remote Working
- Opportunity to join a nationally recognised specialist team
- High-quality and varied caseload
- Available to start short-notice
- Supportive and collaborative working environment