Employment Solicitor – Education Sector

It has never been a more exciting time to join our client’s employment team. They are a full-service law firm, nationally recognised and highly acclaimed across a number of practice areas. With 10+ offices across England and Wales, they’ve experienced significant growth in recent years and continue to build on their success. Due to continued expansion in the education sector, there is an excellent opportunity for a driven and ambitious Employment Solicitor to join their award-winning Education and Charities team. This role is ideally based in the Gloucestershire office, though applications from candidates in Birmingham, or London are welcome, with some occasional travel to their Gloucestershire office will be required. Our client’s nationally renowned Education and Charities team is deeply embedded in the sector. They advise over 400 educational institutions and work closely with key sector bodies on the evolving legal landscape affecting schools and colleges.

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality, pragmatic advice on a wide range of employment law matters within the education sector; Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and maintain an up-to-date understanding of sector-specific legal issues; Support cross-team collaboration and referrals, helping to grow the firm’s client base; Play an active role in business development activities and sector engagement initiatives

Requirements

5+ years PQE with solid experience in employment law; Strong client relationship and communication skills; Excellent drafting and analytical abilities; A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for working within a close-knit team; A commercial mindset with a genuine interest in the education sector; Great organisational skills and attention to detail

Benefits

Income Protection; Private Medical Insurance; Scottish Widows Pension Scheme; 28 days annual leave (plus public holidays); Bonus scheme; Electric vehicle scheme; Cycle to Work scheme; Life Assurance; International secondments for 0–5 PQE; Hybrid Working Available