Education Solicitor / Education Lawyer Locum

Location: Fully Remote
Rate: Competitive Hourly Rate/ Day Rate
Contract: Temporary / Locum
Working Pattern: Fully Remote

The Role

As an Education Lawyer Locum, you will provide specialist legal support to a highly regarded team advising schools, academies, multi-academy trusts, further education institutions and higher education providers. The successful candidate will handle a varied caseload, providing both day-to-day advice and support on complex projects across the education sector.

Key Responsibilities

Advising education clients on a broad range of education law matters
Supporting academy conversion, merger and re-brokerage projects
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

Skills & Experience Required

Essential:

Qualified Solicitor with significant experience in education law
Strong understanding of the structure and governance of educational establishments
Experience advising on academy conversions, mergers and re-brokerages
Knowledge of SEND, admissions, exclusions, safeguarding and complaints procedures
Excellent client care, communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work autonomously and integrate quickly into an established team

Desirable:

5+ years' PQE within education law
Experience advising schools, academies, MATs, FE colleges and universities
Previous locum or interim legal experience
Experience supporting strategically important projects and organisational change

What's on Offer

Competitive hourly rate
Fully Remote Working
Opportunity to join a nationally recognised specialist team
High-quality and varied caseload
Available to start short-notice
Supportive and collaborative working environment

If you are an Education Solicitor or Education Lawyer Locum available for your next assignment, please get in touch to discuss this opportunity in confidence.