Education Lawyer
Permanent, full-time with significant remote working
Location: Bedfordshire
Our client, a large public body, is seeking a passionate and motivated Education Lawyer to join their Community Care and Litigation team. This role will be key to the providing exceptional legal service to SEN members of the community along with education matters generally, making a difference to the most vulnerable members of society.
About the role:
* Provide professional legal service to a range of public sector and not for profit clients
* Protect best interests of SEN and education clients ensuring awareness of legal duties
* Ensure effective identification and awareness of risks within relevant legal practice areas
* Attend client liaison meetings to discuss ongoing cases and provide reassurance of quality service
* Build highly effective relationships and proved seamless and client focussed service
About you:
* Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEx
* At least 2 years PQE, ideally in a Local Authority or public body
* Knowledge of and ability to apply SEN and education related law
* Previous advocacy experience
* Knowledge of government law, especially in relation to education, judicial review, FOI/DPA
Benefits:
* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
* Ample opportunity for career advancement and professional development
* Family friendly policies including excellent maternity, paternity and adoption entitlements
* An exceptional Employee Assistance Program
If this sounds like the role for you and you’re enthusiastic about making a difference where it matters most, then apply today!
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates.