Education Solicitor
BCL Legal ·
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 an exciting and 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. The successful candidate will have experience advising a range of education organisations, including some or all of the following: Academy conversion projects Merger and re-brokerage projects A strong working knowledge of the structure of educational establishments, from schools through to multi-academy trusts and further and higher education institutions Experience and understanding of: SEND issues Exclusions and admissions SEND tribunals Safeguarding Complaints handling You will ideally have over 5 years' PQE, with significant experience in the education sector and a strong commitment to delivering excellent client service. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.