Lawyer / Senior Lawyer -Education, Adults Social Care, and Employment
£46,563- £62,349 (G10- MG1 - Career Graded)
UK - Middlesex - Harrow
Overview
We are seeking to recruit a full-time Education lawyer for the Adults Social Care, Employment, and Education team at HB Public Law (HBPL).
You will undertake varied, high-quality work with like-minded and supportive colleagues who are committed to public service and excellent client care.
HBPL is one of the country's leading shared local authority legal practices between a number of Northwest London and out of London local authorities; it is Lexcel accredited, and we pride ourselves on delivering a high-quality service. Staff are employed by Harrow Council but work for several public sector clients
About you
The successful candidate will be required to carry a full caseload dealing with SEND Tribunal cases, advising and preparing responses for the Tribunal, and advising in respect of school admissions, exclusions and complaint matters, including LGSCO responses for Local authority clients and advising schools in respect of a variety of matters including exclusion matters and complaints. The candidate will also advise schools in respect of Governing Body Exclusion Panels and Independent Review Panels as well as separately advising panels from time to time
You will be required to pick up a caseload from the outset. We will consider less experienced individuals with the right personal qualities and an excellent approach to client care who are able to grow into the role. Candidates from both the public and private sector are encouraged to apply for this position, as the practice's current staff base is drawn from both sectors.
There may be opportunities for the right candidate to develop knowledge in the Employment and Adult work within the team
The closing date for all applications is Monday the 6th of October 2025.
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About us
Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.
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Important Note
Our staff are our greatest asset and therefore no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies.
Harrow is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible to everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process, or provide any information in an alternative format please contact our resourcing team.
HARROW REDEPLOYEES WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY CONSIDERATION
We particularly welcome female applicants, individuals under 25 years of age, those from the BAME community, LGBTQ+ applicants and disabled applicants, as they are under-represented within Harrow Council at this level. Appointment will always, however be made on merit.