Education Solicitor / Education Lawyer Locum
Location: Fully Remote
Rate: Competitive Hourly Rate
Contract: Temporary / Locum
Working Pattern: Fully Remote
 
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
• Opportunity to join a nationally recognised specialist team
• High-quality and varied caseload
• Immediate start available
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

 
If you are an Education Solicitor or Education Lawyer Locum available for your next assignment, please get in touch to discuss this opportunity in confidence.