Locum Education/SEN Lawyer – Midlands – 3-6 months + – Remote Working – Up to £70 per hour (Umbrella)
Venn group’s specialist legal team are currently recruiting for a Locum Education & SEN Lawyer to join a reputable Midlands-based local authority from December 2026. This opportunity is on an initial term of 3-6 months with an ongoing contract. The role will be remote working, and ideally full-time hours, but part-time candidates can also be considered.
Ideal Candidate Requirements:
- Must be a qualified solicitor, barrister or legal executive with the appropriate additional qualifications/experience enabling them to work without close supervision
- Experienced in handling a mixed SEN and Education caseload within a Local Authority setting
Duties and responsibilities for this post may include:
- Handling a mixed Education and SEN caseload, acting on behalf of the local authority
- Advising schools, academies and multi-academy trusts on governance and regulatory issues
- Handling SEND matters, admissions, exclusions and safeguarding issues
- Advising on SEND tribunal matters and complaints handling
- Delivering practical, commercial and solution-focused legal advice to education providers
- Dealing with challenges in relation to provision, placement and the LA's refusal to carry out an assessment of a child's special educational needs
- Advising on suitable placements in respect of a child's special educational needs
- Dealing with claims for Judicial Review
- Assisting in the review of policies
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.
Job reference: J98837
Locum Education/SEN Lawyer – Midlands – 3-6 months + – Remote Working – Up to £70 per hour (Umbrella)
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Locum Education/SEN Lawyer employer: Venn Group
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