Job Description Our client is seeking a Senior Associate specialising in education law to join their team. The successful candidate would be located in one of our client's UK offices. \n The Opportunity \n This role provides strategic legal advice to higher education institutions, colleges and related organisations on a broad range of governance, student, regulatory, and data protection matters. The role requires a deep understanding of the education sector, supporting institutions through complex governance, safeguarding, and student-related challenges. \n Responsibilities would include \n \n Supporting institutions in navigating regulatory and governance obligations affecting the education sector; \n Advising international pathway providers on (a) their arrangements with universities, (b) registration with the Office for Students; \n Safeguarding challenges and related litigation; \n Data protection work together with freedom of Information, data breaches and data sharing \n Advice around Freedom of Speech/No platforming and related litigation; \n Litigation from the student as a consumer; \n Regulatory advice on mergers and acquisitions of clients in the education sector including with potential insolvencies and stress purchases; \n Advising educational institutions and charities on safeguarding obligations and investigations. \n \n The Candidate \n \n Minimum 6 years' post-qualification experience as a solicitor in England
Hiring: Education Senior Associate 6 years+ PQE Solicitor employer: Chase Portland Limited
Join a prestigious UK Top 100 commercial law firm renowned for its collaborative culture and commitment to employee development. As a Public Law Associate/Senior Associate, you'll engage in complex, high-profile cases while benefiting from a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package, all within a supportive team environment that fosters professional growth and advancement.
