Education Lawyer Newcastle | 5+ PQE | Sports, Education & Charities
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Education Lawyer (5+ PQE) to join one of the North East’s leading commercial law firms.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a nationally recognised Sports, Education & Charities team, advising schools, academies, multi-academy trusts, colleges and higher education institutions on a broad range of complex legal and governance matters.
Role
You will join a specialist team providing strategic and day-to-day legal advice to clients across the education sector, working on a diverse range of matters including:
- Academy conversions
- Mergers and re-brokerage projects
- Governance and constitutional advice
- SEND matters and SEND Tribunal proceedings
- Admissions and exclusions
- Safeguarding issues
- Complaints handling
- General legal and regulatory advice to education providers
You will work closely with clients to deliver practical, commercially focused solutions while building long-term relationships and supporting the continued growth of the team’s education practice.
About You
- 5+ years’ PQE with strong experience advising education sector clients
- Experience working with schools, academies, multi-academy trusts, colleges or higher education institutions
- A strong understanding of the legal and regulatory framework affecting education providers
- Experience advising on academy conversions, governance and restructuring projects
- Excellent communication, drafting and client management skills
- A proactive, collaborative approach with strong commercial awareness
- A genuine interest in business development and building lasting client relationships
Why Apply?
This opportunity is with an award-winning regional law firm recognised for its exceptional culture, investment in its people and commitment to delivering outstanding client service.
Benefits
- High-quality specialist work with a nationally recognised team
- A varied and rewarding client base across the education sector
- Flexible and agile working
- Excellent training and long-term career progression
- A collaborative and supportive working environment
- A firm consistently recognised as one of the region’s best places to work, with a strong focus on wellbeing, sustainability and community engagement
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