Senior Associate – Education – Bath – Senior Level

Overview

In this role you will be a senior member of the Education team, handling a sophisticated caseload and shaping strategic growth. You will lead complex M&A and education transactions, supervise junior lawyers, and drive business development with cross-team collaboration. The position offers exposure to Tier 1 education work and a clear progression path within a values-driven firm. Join a high-calibre client base and make an impact on growth and service standards.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangements (2 days per week in office)
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing team
• Exposure to nationally recognised experts and Tier 1 work
• Collaborative, values-driven environment

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex corporate and education M&A transactions
• Manage matters independently with financial discipline (time recording, billing, cost awareness)
• Supervise, mentor, and develop junior team members
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to generate new and repeat work
• Drive business development through seminars, networking, pitches, and thought leadership
• Identify new markets, service lines, and growth opportunities
• Ensure high standards of service delivery, compliance, and professional conduct
• Collaborate across teams and contribute to a collegiate culture
• Stay up to date with legal developments and continuing professional development

Key requirements

• Strong experience in corporate or education M&A
• Proven ability to supervise and develop junior colleagues
• Track record of proactive business development and revenue generation
• Excellent communication skills, including handling challenging conversations with confidence
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage complex projects independently
• High levels of accuracy, professionalism, and attention to detail
• Solutions focused, commercially aware mindset
• Ability to work collaboratively within a high performing team
• Desirable: Experience in Education Law and/or Charity Law

• communication
• leadership/mentoring
• client relationship management
• M&A
• corporate law
• education law

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