Education Solicitor

Education Solicitor - Newcastle

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced education lawyer to join a highly regarded law firm in Newcastle.

The Sports, Education and Charities team is a dynamic practice area supporting a broad range of clients regionally and nationally across all three sectors. The nationally recognised team advises on a wide variety of matters, ranging from day-to-day legal support through to strategically significant projects, including mergers, collaborations and restructures.

Responsibilities

• Advise on academy conversion projects.
• Advise on merger and re-brokerage projects.
• Provide expertise on the structure of educational establishments, from schools through to multi-academy trusts and further and higher education institutions.
• Handle SEND issues, exclusions and admissions, SEND tribunals, safeguarding, and complaints handling.

Qualifications

You will ideally have over 5 years PQE, significant experience in the education sector, and a strong commitment to delivering excellent client service.

For more information on this Education Solicitor role in Newcastle, please contact Rozie Hunter at BCL Legal.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.