Locum Education Lawyer
Up to £65 per hour umbrella DOE
Fully Remote
North-West Councils
3 months initially, with a very high likelihood of extension
Full or Part Time considered
 
Venn Group are working with two established teams within North-West Councils in their search for an Education Lawyer on a locum basis for an initial 3-month period.
 
Requirements:

• Specialism within Education, specifically SEND and evidence of practising this post-qualification
• Experience working within local authorities, or for a public sector organisation
• A valid practising certificate in England as a Solicitor or Barrister

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Providing legal advice to the council's Education Department on all aspects of education law and practice with a focus on Judicial Review challenges in respect of Special Educational Needs provision, including funding challenges
• Drafting legal responses as appropriate
• Attend tribunals and hearings on behalf of the Borough as appropriate

 
If you are interested in this Education Lawyer role, please apply or send your CV to bjacksonjones@venngroup.com. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach either via email or on 07441916452.
 
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.
Due to the large volume of applicants, it is impossible to provide feedback for every applicant. If one of the team have not contacted you in 48 hours, then please assume your application has been unsuccessful in this instance.