Directories-listed Education team at this law firm in London is looking to recruit an Education lawyer of 0 to 3 years’ PQE. The team acts for over 300 educational institutions, including:
• independent schools
• academies
• maintained schools
• further education colleges
• specialist colleges and universities.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop a broad education law practice while working closely with experienced specialists in a highly collaborative team. You will support a wide range of educational establishments, advising on sensitive, complex and often high‑profile matters, while building trusted relationships with clients across the sector.
You will advise educational institutions on a broad range of Education law matters, including:
• safeguarding and child protection issues;
• parental complaints and pupil-related issues;
• discrimination and equality matters;
• pastoral and reputational issues;
• governance, compliance and regulatory matters;
• working closely with heads, governors, senior leadership teams and governing bodies, providing clear, practical and proportionate advice in situations that often require sensitivity, confidence and sound judgment.
In joining this team, the successful candidate can expect:
• a supportive, specialist team with national recognition in the education sector;
• early responsibility with excellent supervision and mentoring;
• exposure to high‑quality, meaningful work that makes a real impact;
• clear development pathways and opportunities to build a long‑term specialism;
• a collaborative culture that values approachability, empathy and professionalism.
As your experience develops, you will also have opportunities to support on strategy and reputation management, policy development and sector‑specific training for clients.
