At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on legal matters for education organisations, from schools to multi-academy trusts.
- Company: Highly regarded law firm in Newcastle with a dynamic practice area.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive team, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Join a nationally recognised team and make a real impact in the education sector.
- Qualifications: Over 5 years' PQE with experience in education law and client service.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced education lawyer to join a highly regarded law firm in Newcastle. The Sports, Education and Charities team is an exciting and dynamic practice area supporting a broad range of clients regionally and nationally across all three sectors. The nationally recognised team advises on a wide variety of matters, ranging from day-to-day legal support through to strategically significant projects, including mergers, collaborations and restructures.
The successful candidate will have experience advising a range of education organisations, including some or all of the following:
- Academy conversion projects
- Merger and re-brokerage projects
- A strong working knowledge of the structure of educational establishments, from schools through to multi-academy trusts and further and higher education institutions
Experience and understanding of:
- SEND issues
- Exclusions and admissions
- SEND tribunals
- Safeguarding
- Complaints handling
You will ideally have over 5 years' PQE, with significant experience in the education sector and a strong commitment to delivering excellent client service.
BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.
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