Employment Solicitor – Education Sector

Overview

As an Employment Solicitor in the Education and Charities team, you will provide practical employment-law advice to educational institutions and support sector-focused initiatives. You will collaborate across teams to grow the firm’s client base and engage in business development and sector activities. The role sits within a nationally recognised firm experiencing growth, with a strong emphasis on career development and wellbeing. You will work in a dynamic, close-knit team that values sector expertise, knowledge sharing, and impactful client service.

Pay / Benefits

• Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance
• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
• 28 days annual leave
• Bonus scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality employment-law guidance for the education sector
• Stay current with sector-specific issues and share knowledge
• Support cross-team referrals to grow the client base
• Participate in business development and sector engagement initiatives

Key requirements

• 5+ years PQE in employment law
• Strong client relationship and communication skills
• Excellent drafting and analytical abilities
• Collaborative mindset and team-oriented approach
• Commercial mindset with interest in education sector
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• collaborative
• excellent communicator
• analytical thinker
• employment law expertise
• drafting skills
• sector knowledge of education

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