At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert legal advice on employment law in the education sector.
- Company: Award-winning law firm with a strong focus on education and charities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, private medical insurance, and generous annual leave.
- Other info: Flexible hybrid working and excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and make a real impact in the education sector.
- Qualifications: 5+ years PQE in employment law with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 70000 £ per year.
They are a full-service law firm, nationally recognised and highly acclaimed across a number of practice areas. 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
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