Education Lawyer
5 days ago
Coventry
Education Lawyer £51,356 – £57,403 | Permanent | Hybrid (40% office-based) Make a real impact in education law, within a supportive and well-structured local authority team. Coventry City Council 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. You’ll advise and represent the Council on a broad range of education law matters, including SEND appeals. SEND Tribunals are currently fully remote, and external counsel is instructed on the most complex or high-risk cases. This is a hands-on role with responsibility for: • Managing a caseload of education law matters, • Represent the council in SEND Tribunal appeals, • Representing the Council at hearings, meetings and panels, • Providing clear, pragmatic legal advice to client departments, • Working closely with colleagues across legal and education services Why this role? • Manageable hybrid working: 40% office attendance, • Supportive team structure: with clear supervision and peer support, • Flexibility: open to discussions around working patterns, • Development and progression: opportunities to broaden experience, • Accessible location: offices next to Coventry railway station About you • Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive, • Experience in education law, including SEND Tribunal work, • Confidence representing clients and meeting deadlines, • Strong drafting, negotiation and advisory skills, • A collaborative approach and the ability to adapt Interested? If you’re an education lawyer looking for high-quality work, flexibility, and a genuinely supportive environment, this is well worth a conversation. Apply now or message for a confidential discussion.