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At Outcomes First Group, we’re reimagining work/life balance. As part of our 4-Day Working Week trial (4DWW), you’ll work fewer hours for the same pay*, in a culture recognised six years running as a ‘Great Place to Work’.
We’re the UK’s largest independent provider of high-quality special needs education, empowering every child to thrive through personalised learning and opportunity.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Group Solicitor (c. 2–4 years PQE) to join our Legal function. Working closely with the General Counsel, you will play a key role in supporting international M&A activity, corporate governance, risk management and the provision of practical commercial legal advice across the Group.
This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role offering exposure to senior stakeholders and a genuine opportunity to influence legal best practice across a complex and expanding organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Supporting domestic and international M&A activity, including managing external advisers and reviewing due diligence
2. Drafting and negotiating NDAs, engagement letters, commercial contracts and key legal documents
3. Researching and advising on international entity set‑up, structuring and growth activity
4. Preparing internal documentation to support transactions and legal processes
5. Maintaining global risk registers and supporting compliance initiatives across jurisdictions
6. Drafting and reviewing Group-wide policies and overseeing KYC, AML and sanctions checks
7. Supporting governance requirements, board packs, resolutions, statutory filings and record‑keeping
8. Assisting with corporate transactions, restructuring and post‑integration activity
9. Advising on contractual risk, liability, indemnities, IP ownership, data protection and commercial structuring
10. Providing pragmatic, solutions‑focused legal advice to internal teams
11. Developing and improving legal templates, playbooks and documentation
12. Delivering legal training and producing guidance for business teams
Experience, Skills & Qualification
Essential
13. Strong drafting and negotiation experience across corporate and commercial contracts
14. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
15. Ability to work independently and manage multiple matters
16. High attention to detail, strong organisation and commercial awareness
17. Pragmatic approach to risk
Desirable
18. Cross‑border M&A exposure
19. IP, IT/software procurement or digital transformation experience
20. Company secretarial or governance experience
What We’re Looking For
21. Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)
22. 2–4 years’ PQE in commercial or corporate law
Why Join Us?
Outcomes First Group is the UK’s largest independent provider of high-quality special needs education, operating across England, Scotland, and Wales.
Our divisional brands include Acorn Education, Options Autism, Blenheim Schools, and Momenta Connect.
By joining our central teams, you’ll help shape strategy, provide expert support, and drive continuous improvement across a growing organisation renowned for quality, impact, and innovation. We value collaboration, professionalism, and creativity, offering the opportunity to influence change at scale while staying true to our core values of care, aspiration, and inclusion.
Benefits
23. Life Assurance
24. Pension scheme with flexible contribution options
25. “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental and physical health support
26. Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave
27. Flexible benefits via Vista, including discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Scheme, critical illness cover, and more
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of suitable applications is received. Outcomes First Group is committed to a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we aim to keep applicants informed, we do not accept liability for any loss of earnings or costs incurred due to delays or changes in compliance processes.
All stages are subject to safeguarding checks and statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
**4DWW is applicable after successful completion of 6 months probation period.