Education Lawyer

Education Lawyer £51,356 – £57,403 | Permanent | Hybrid (2 days office-based) Make a real impact in education law within a supportive and well-structured local authority legal team. A local authority in the West Midlands is looking to appoint an experienced Education Lawyer to join its in-house legal service, with a focus on SEND and education-related matters. This is a substantive role offering meaningful casework, sensible hybrid working, and the chance to develop within a collaborative team. The role You will advise and represent the authority on a broad range of education law matters, including SEND appeals. This is a hands-on position with responsibility for: Managing a caseload of education law matters, including SEND Tribunal appeals Representing the authority at hearings, meetings, panels and other forums Providing clear, pragmatic legal advice to client departments Working closely with colleagues across legal and education services to resolve complex issues SEND Tribunals are currently fully remote, and external counsel is instructed on the most complex or high-risk cases. About you You will be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with relevant practice rights and: Solid experience in education law, including SEND Tribunal work Confidence representing clients and meeting strict statutory deadlines Strong drafting, negotiation and advisory skills Experience working in, or alongside, a local authority legal service A collaborative approach and the ability to adapt to changing priorities Why consider this role? Hybrid working: 40% office attendance (typically two days per week) Supportive team structure: a small, experienced team with clear supervision and peer support Flexibility: open to discussions around working patterns, including compressed or part-time hours Development and progression: opportunities to broaden experience across education and adults’ law Convenient office location with strong transport links This is a team that values development, knowledge-sharing and practical problem-solving. Interested? If you are an education lawyer looking for high-quality work, flexibility and a genuinely supportive environment, this is well worth a conversation. Apply now or get in touch with Nik Stoate at Venn Group for a confidential discussion. nstoate@venngroup.com