At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide strategic legal advice to schools and education institutions on complex matters.
- Company: Join a leading commercial law firm with a focus on education, sports, and charities.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, excellent training, and career progression in a supportive environment.
- Other info: Work in a firm known for its exceptional culture and commitment to wellbeing.
- Why this job: Be part of a nationally recognised team making a real impact in the education sector.
- Qualifications: 5+ years' PQE with experience in the education sector and strong client management skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Education Lawyer (5+ PQE) to join one of the North East's leading commercial law firms. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a nationally recognised Sports, Education & Charities team, advising schools, academies, multi-academy trusts, colleges and higher education institutions on a broad range of complex legal and governance matters.
Role
- Join a specialist team providing strategic and day-to-day legal advice to clients across the education sector.
- Work on a diverse range of matters including:
- Academy conversions
- Mergers and re-brokerage projects
- Governance and constitutional advice
- SEND matters and SEND Tribunal proceedings
- Admissions and exclusions
- Safeguarding issues
- Complaints handling
- General legal and regulatory advice to education providers
You will work closely with clients to deliver practical, commercially focused solutions while building long-term relationships and supporting the continued growth of the team's education practice.
About You
- 5+ years' PQE with strong experience advising education sector clients
- Experience working with schools, academies, multi-academy trusts, colleges or higher education institutions
- A strong understanding of the legal and regulatory framework affecting education providers
- Experience advising on academy conversions, governance and restructuring projects
- Excellent communication, drafting and client management skills
- A proactive, collaborative approach with strong commercial awareness
- A genuine interest in business development and building lasting client relationships
Why Apply?
- This opportunity is with an award-winning regional law firm recognised for its exceptional culture, investment in its people and commitment to delivering outstanding client service.
Benefits
- High-quality specialist work with a nationally recognised team
- A varied and rewarding client base across the education sector
- Flexible and agile working
- Excellent training and long-term career progression
- A collaborative and supportive working environment
- A firm consistently recognised as one of the region's best places to work, with a strong focus on wellbeing, sustainability and community engagement
We think you need these skills to ace Education Lawyer - 5+PQE - Newcastle upon Tyne
Legal Expertise in Education Law
Advising on Academy Conversions
Governance and Constitutional Advice
Experience with SEND Matters
Knowledge of SEND Tribunal Proceedings
Admissions and Exclusions Law
Safeguarding Issues
