Solicitor – Education, SEND & Children’s Rights
Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Development
Are you passionate about protecting the rights of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? Do you thrive on high-impact work, championing justice through tribunal representation? If so, this could be your next career-defining opportunity.
Harkaye Core Talent is partnering with a respected national law firm offering expert support and strategic legal representation in SEND cases. You’ll join a mission-led team that works across:
* EHC Plan assessments, appeals & annual reviews
* SEND Tribunal representation
* Judicial review proceedings and disability-discrimination claims
* School admission/exclusion appeals, transport issues, and statutory funding challenges
Why This Role is Exceptional:
* High-stakes, purpose-led caseloads involving children’s education rights
* A supportive and collaborative environment, with hybrid working and regular training
* Real potential to influence and innovate, shaping internal processes and client care
* Be part of a nationally respected practice, with visibility and progression routes
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Managing a varied SEND caseload: tribunal and judicial review work, EHC assessments, discrimination claims
* Preparing cases: drafting pleadings, evidence bundles, expert instructions
* Representing families at tribunal hearings, mediations, internal reviews
* Advising clients (families, parents, young people) on legal options and rights
* Liaising with schools, local authorities, advocates, and health professionals to deliver comprehensive representation
What We’re Looking For:
* Qualified solicitor with 2+ years’ PQE, ideally with SEND/education law experience
* Strong knowledge of SEND Code of Practice, EHC Plans, CPR, tribunal procedures
* Excellent advocacy, drafting, and interpersonal skills—especially with vulnerable clients
* Proactive, resilient, and creative—able to challenge established practices while maintaining firm relationships
What’s On Offer:
* Competitive salary with structured benefits and CPD support
* Hybrid working model with flexibility around home and London office
* A purpose-driven role within a mission-led team that makes a real difference
* Opportunity to shape and grow the service offering, with potential for progression and leadership
At Harkaye Core Talent, we partner with firms who care deeply about access to justice. If you're driven by impact and keen to elevate your career in education and children’s rights law, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now, or reach out for a confidential conversation.