Education Lawyer

Job Description: Education Lawyer

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Education Lawyer to join our legal team, working closely with Children’s Services. This is an exciting opportunity to provide high-quality, responsive legal advice on a broad range of education law matters. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the organisation meets its legal obligations and upholds the highest standards in education provision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver clear, practical legal advice and support in all areas of education law, including Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (SENDIST) proceedings, school admissions, exclusions, and Judicial Reviews.

• Represent the organisation in legal proceedings and hearings, requiring confident and effective advocacy skills.

• Work closely with internal departments, schools, and external stakeholders to ensure legal compliance and promote best practice.

• Contribute to strategic decision-making, policy development, and case management.

• Keep up to date with changes in legislation, case law, and best practice relevant to education law.

About You:

We are looking for someone who is:

• Proud of delivering work to the highest standard.

• Ambitious in driving positive change.

• Pioneering in finding innovative legal solutions.

• Open to collaboration and learning.

• Proactive in managing caseloads and supporting others.

• Inclusive, with a commitment to equality, diversity and anti-discriminatory practice.

• Previous Council experience.