McLane Middleton, Professional Association, a leading New England-based law firm, is seeking an Education Law Attorney to join our growing education law practice. This position will afford you the opportunity to take on new responsibilities, work with and learn from some of the region’s leading education law lawyers, work directly with clients, and be provided with the resources to develop your professional skills.
The ideal candidate should possess 3+ years of experience as an attorney, including experience working with K-12 independent day and boarding schools as outside or in-house legal counsel. Prior legal counsel experience with public schools, higher education, or other youth serving organizations will also be considered. Equally important is in-depth experience in employment law, student misconduct, contract and policy review and development, managing and overseeing investigations, crisis response, and enterprise risk management. The candidate should have a strong work ethic and the ability to effectively counsel various levels of management.
We welcome dedicated self-starters who are eager to grow their careers and explore business development opportunities. Candidates may come from private practice or may be transitioning from a government or public interest role. A hybrid work schedule combining in-office and remote work is available. Applicants must have strong academic credentials from an accredited law school, excellent analytical capabilities, outstanding communication and writing skills, and a commitment to exceptional client service.
We offer a collegial team culture, robust professional development, and meaningful opportunities for personal and professional satisfaction in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must be admitted to the New Hampshire and the Massachusetts Bar, or have the ability to waive in. Additional bar memberships are a plus. We provide competitive compensation and benefits package.
For more than 107-years, McLane Middleton has supported the long-term growth of its professionals, helping them build rewarding and successful careers. We encourage you to consider joining our team.
