Job Description
Private practice law firm in Bristol, well regarded for the work it does in Education law, seeks an Education lawyer of 1 or more years’ PQE. The team undertakes a wide range of contentious and non- contentious work for Education providers. They cover the whole range of education-related bodies including: early years, independent schools, academies, school groups and governing bodies, as well as further and higher education, special schools and online provision; not to mention the work they do for charities and health and social care providers. Many clients are nationally- and internationally- renowned providers and much of the work is driven by legal and political developments. The caseload of the successful candidate is likely to include: • advising on admissions • exclusions and appeals • managing student behaviour and disciplinary issues • safeguarding • special educational needs and disability (SEND) and equality matters • handling complaints and claims (including court and tribunal work) and guiding schools through registration, inspection and regulatory compliance.
You will also provide critical incident management and reputation protection services and specialist corporate support. Our client is open to hearing from lawyers with a variety of Education experience but with an interest in focusing on the types of work highlighted above. They know that Education law is niche and for this reason they don't expect you to have gained experience in all or even many of the elements listed above. The key is to have an ability to communicate with clients in a clear, commercial yet empathetic manner. Perhaps you're with a national practice and feel overlooked or maybe you're in a small boutique firm and looking for a firm with a broader Education law offering – whatever size of firm you’re at, we would be keen to hear from you. For this role our client would like you to work from one of their offices for at least 2 days per week.