Locum Senior SEN/Education Lawyer

Locum Senior SEN/Education Solicitor – Full Time – Predominantly Remote Working – Up to £65 per hour Umbrella – Midlands

Position: Locum Senior SEN/Education Solicitor

Organisation: Midlands Local Authority

Duration: 3 months initial – all being well will be rolling

Working Pattern: Full times

Working Arrangement: Mainly remote working, IT Collection and flexibility to attending the office no occasion

Hourly Rate: Up to £65 per hour Umbrella

The ideal candidate will have at experience in handling SEN/Education matters at a Senior Level and can demonstrate prior experience working on behalf of Local Authorities.

Duties may include:

• Provide high-level legal advice and support on matters relating to Education Law, with a particular focus on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Represent the local authority in First-tier SEND Tribunal appeals and manage a caseload of complex SEN litigation matters
• Draft legal documents, including witness statements, tribunal responses, and other documentation
• Advise education and children’s services departments on EHC Plans, exclusions, admissions, safeguarding, and wider education law issues
• Supervise, mentor, and support junior lawyers, paralegals, and legal officers within the education law team, ensuring consistency and quality of legal advice
• Provide leadership and direction in complex or high-profile matters, acting as the senior point of contact on education/SEN issues
• Support the Legal Services Manager or Head of Legal in team coordination, resource planning, and service delivery
• Assist in developing best practice, policies, and procedures, and contribute to continuous improvement within the legal team
• Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders, including council officers, schools, and education professionals
• Work collaboratively with internal departments, external counsel, and key external partners

If you’re interested in this Locum Senior SEN/Education Lawyer position, you can apply for this role online or contact Sam Cox or Emily Bradley directly via phone or email for further information on:

midlandslegal@venngroup.com / scox@venngroup.com

07441916435

Job Reference: J91316

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.

Due to the large volume of applicants, it is impossible to provide feedback for every applicant. If one of the team have not contacted you in 48 hours, then please assume your application has been unsuccessful in this instance.

Locum Senior SEN/Education Solicitor – Full Time – Predominantly Remote Working – Up to £65 per hour Umbrella – Midlands