At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise schools on legal matters, including academy conversions and governance.
- Company: Well-regarded Commercial Services Group in Leeds or Bradford.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to work with diverse clients and expand your legal career.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in education law while growing your legal expertise.
- Qualifications: 2 years PQE in commercial, corporate, or real estate law preferred.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
A well-regarded Commercial Services Group is looking for an Education Lawyer to join its team, based in either Leeds or Bradford.
Duties
- Transactional work: advising schools on converting to academies, joining multi-academy trusts, and/or moving between academy trusts
- Liaising with the Department for Education, including in relation to funding agreements
- Education law advisory work: admissions, expulsions, parental complaints, safeguarding, SEN provision, etc.
- Governance: drafting and amending articles of association, advising academy and independent schools on director meeting formalities and company secretarial matters
Desirable (not essential)
- Delivering training to clients
- Data protection/Freedom of Information advice, particularly as applied to schools
- Commercial contracts experience, such as drafting or reviewing SLAs and grant funding agreements
- Working knowledge of land issues specific to schools
- Charity law experience: trustee duties, charity registration, charitable structures, and dealing with the Charity Commission
- Experience advising colleges and universities
As this is a niche specialism, the firm is also open to candidates from a more general corporate, commercial, real estate, or charities background who are looking to move into this sector. Candidates would need to be 2 years PQE, so that existing soft skills and judgement are already well developed.
The Role
- Supporting the firm's Education Director on existing workload (primarily the matters outlined above)
- Depending on PQE level, either leading on own matters or working towards doing so
- Supporting business development activity in line with the firm's strategic focus on this sector, including extending its reach into independent schools, colleges, and universities
How to Apply
Please contact Kim Wilkes at Think Legal Recruitment for more information.
Education Commercial Lawyer- Leeds or Bradford employer: Think Legal Recruitment
Join a well-regarded Commercial Services Group as an Education Commercial Lawyer in the vibrant cities of Leeds or Bradford, where you will be part of a supportive and collaborative work culture that values professional growth and development. With opportunities to engage in meaningful transactional work and advisory roles within the education sector, you will benefit from a strong focus on employee training and development, ensuring you thrive in your legal career while making a positive impact on schools and educational institutions. The firm is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, making it an excellent employer for those seeking a rewarding and fulfilling career path.
