Senior Associate - Education

Overview We are currently looking for a Senior Associate specialising in education law to join our team. The successful candidate would be located in one of our UK offices This role provides strategic legal advice to higher education institutions, colleges,and related organisations on a broad range ofgovernance, student, regulatory, and data protection matters. The role requires a deep understanding of the education sector, supporting institutions through complexgovernance, safeguarding, and student-related challenges. Responsibilities Support institutions in navigating regulatory and governance obligations affecting the education sector Advising international pathway providers on (a) their arrangements with universities, (b) registration with the Office for Students Safeguarding challenges and related litigation Data protection work together with freedom of Information, data breaches and data sharing Advice around Freedom of Speech/No platforming and related litigation Litigation from the student as a consumer Regulatory advice on mergers and acquisitions of clients in the education sector including with potential insolvencies and stress purchases Advise educational institutions and charities on safeguarding obligations and investigations. Support leadership teams in responding to historic and current safeguarding concerns involving staff, students, and volunteers. Contribute to sector thought leadership and client engagement initiatives Essential