Education Solicitor

Company: James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd
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Location: South West
Job Description:

We are currently partnering with a Local Authority in Somerset, who are recruiting for a fully remote Education Lawyer to join their growing team on a locum, 3 month (rolling) contract).

This is a full-time position with an hourly rate of £50 – £60/hour umbrella (negotiable) and the start date is subject to notice.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Advising the Local Authority on education law matters, including school admissions, exclusions, special educational needs, and safeguarding obligations
  • Representing the Local Authority in tribunal hearings, court proceedings, and negotiations involving education-related disputes and compliance issues
  • Drafting and reviewed legal documents, policies, and agreements to ensure the Local Authority complied with relevant education legislation and statutory guidance

Requirements:

  • Experience required in Local Government
  • Qualified Solicitor/Barrister
  • Education law experience

Rewards and Benefits:

  • Fully remote working
  • Flexible start/finish times

Working hours:

  • 37 hours per week
  • Monday – Friday, flexible start/finish times

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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Posted: June 2nd, 2026