At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert legal advice on employment matters in the education sector.
- Company: A nationally recognised law firm with a strong focus on education and charities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, private medical insurance, generous leave, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible hybrid working and opportunities for international secondments.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team making a real impact in the education sector.
- Qualifications: 5+ years PQE in employment law with strong communication and analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 70000 £ per year.
It has never been a more exciting time to join our client’s employment team. They are a full-service law firm, nationally recognised and highly acclaimed across a number of practice areas. With 10+ offices across England and Wales, they’ve experienced significant growth in recent years and continue to build on their success. Due to continued expansion in the education sector, there is an excellent opportunity for a driven and ambitious Employment Solicitor to join their award-winning Education and Charities team. This role is ideally based in the Gloucestershire office, though applications from candidates in Birmingham or London are welcome, with some occasional travel to their Gloucestershire office required.
About the Team: Our client’s nationally renowned Education and Charities team is deeply embedded in the sector. They advise over 400 educational institutions and work closely with key sector bodies on the evolving legal landscape affecting schools and colleges.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, pragmatic advice on a wide range of employment law matters within the education sector
- Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and maintain an up-to-date understanding of sector-specific legal issues
- Support cross-team collaboration and referrals, helping to grow the firm’s client base
- Play an active role in business development activities and sector engagement initiatives
The ideal candidate will have:
- 5+ years PQE with solid experience in employment law
- Strong client relationship and communication skills
- Excellent drafting and analytical abilities
- A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for working within a close-knit team
- A commercial mindset with a genuine interest in the education sector
- Great organisational skills and attention to detail
Why Join My Client?
They offer a supportive, forward-thinking working environment with a strong emphasis on career development and employee wellbeing. Benefits include:
- Income Protection
- Private Medical Insurance
- Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
- 28 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
- Bonus scheme
- Electric vehicle scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Life Assurance
- International secondments for 0–5 PQE
- And many more
Location: Multiple – Ideally Gloucestershire or Birmingham
Full-time | Competitive Salary | Hybrid Working Available
Employment Solicitor – Education Sector employer: Jameson Legal
Join a well-regarded regional law firm in Bournemouth, where you will have the unique opportunity to lead the family law offering as the sole practitioner on site. The firm fosters a supportive and collaborative work culture, providing excellent employee growth opportunities and the chance to make a significant impact on the community while developing your own client base. With a competitive salary and a focus on professional development, this role is perfect for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in family law.
