At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise schools on education law, governance, and commercial contracts.
- Company: Leading Legal 500 firm with a strong reputation in education law.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonus, flexible working, and generous leave.
- Other info: Excellent career progression and professional development opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a collaborative team and build a specialist career in education law.
- Qualifications: Experience in education law or related fields with strong legal skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
A leading Legal 500 regional law firm with a strong reputation in the education sector is looking for an Education Solicitor to join its growing team based in either Leeds or Bradford. You will work alongside a highly experienced Education Director, advising a diverse client base including academies, multi-academy trusts, independent schools, colleges and universities on a broad range of education law matters.
Whether you already specialise in education law or are an experienced Corporate, Commercial, Real Estate or Charity Solicitor looking to move into this niche area, you will receive excellent support while building a long-term career within a collaborative and forward-thinking firm.
- Advise schools and academies on academy conversions, trust transfers and governance matters
- Support clients on education law matters including admissions, exclusions, safeguarding and SEN provision
- Liaise with the Department for Education on funding agreements and regulatory matters
- Assist with commercial contracts including service level agreements and grant funding arrangements
- Contribute to business development initiatives across the education sector, including independent schools, colleges and universities
Experience in education law or a Corporate, Commercial, Real Estate or Charity law background
- Strong drafting and technical legal skills with excellent attention to detail
- Confident managing client relationships and providing pragmatic legal advice
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build long-term client relationships
- Ambitious, proactive and keen to develop within a highly regarded Legal 500 firm
Competitive salary, performance-related bonus, flexible and hybrid working, company pension, generous annual leave plus bank holidays, clear progression and ongoing professional development, opportunity to build a specialist career within a leading education law team.
Corporate Commercial Solicitor/Senior Solicitor employer: William James Recruitment
Join a leading Legal 500 regional law firm in Leeds or Bradford, where you will thrive in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. With a strong focus on education law, the firm offers excellent support for career development, competitive salaries, and flexible working arrangements, making it an ideal place for ambitious solicitors to build a meaningful and rewarding career. Enjoy generous annual leave, a performance-related bonus, and the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in a niche area of law.
