Education Lawyer
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Posted: 16/04/2026
- £50 - £55 per hour
- London
- Contract
Education Lawyer
Salary: £50-£55 per hour - Negotiable DOE
Contract Length: 6-12-month initial contract
London Borough Council
Hybrid Working
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a varied caseload of education law matters with minimal supervision.
- Providing clear, consistent, and strategic legal advice to Officers, Members, and stakeholders.
- Advising on key areas including:
- Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
- School admissions and exclusions
- Judicial review and tribunal proceedings (SEND Tribunal)
- Safeguarding and children's services interface
- Governance of maintained schools and academies
- Conducting advocacy before courts and tribunals where appropriate.
About You
- Be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or FCILEX.
- Have experience in education law and/or local government law.
- Have strong advocacy, drafting, and advisory skills.
- Experience in SEND Tribunal work and judicial review (desirable).
If you're interested in this role, click the apply button or contact Max using the details below:
01772 954200
Our legal specialist, Max, has extensive experience across all areas of the legal market and recruits for positions at every level - from legal assistants and paralegals through to Directors of Legal and Monitoring Officers. If this particular role isn't quite right for you, but you'd like to explore other opportunities, please get in touch using the contact details above for a confidential discussion about the market.
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Max Caster
Recruitment Consultant