Education Partner – Bristol

Overview

As Education Partner, you will lead advisory work for state funded schools within a senior Regulatory, Risk & Resolution practice. You’ll shape strategy, grow the education discipline and partner with MATs, SATs and schools on complex public law matters. The role combines high-impact client work with a leadership remit in a top-tier national firm. You’ll help drive sector shaping initiatives and be visible across the practice and client base. This is an opportunity to influence education law at scale within a collaborative, development-focused culture.

Pay / Benefits

• collaborative, non-hierarchical team
• supportive culture
• high-caliber, meaningful work
• long-term advisory relationships
• investment in professional development
• people-focused environment

Responsibilities

• Lead as principal adviser for state funded schools and trusts
• Handle complex public law matters across the education sector
• Collaborate with MATs, SATs and state schools on admissions, governance, safeguarding, complaints, and investigations
• Drive strategy and growth for the education practice area
• Liaise with senior specialists to deliver high-quality advisory services
• Manage complex matters and coordinate work across teams

Key requirements

• Significant experience advising state funded schools and trusts
• Strong grounding in public law as it applies to education
• Established sector profile and network
• Technical excellence and trusted advisory ability
• Confident communication, leadership and relationship-building
• Experience managing complex matters and cross-team collaboration
• Following would be advantageous but not essential

• leadership
• relationship-building
• clear communication
• public law
• education sector advisory
• risk and resolution processes

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