Education Solicitor

EDUCATION SOLICITOR - NEWCASTLE An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced education lawyer to join a highly regarded law firm in Newcastle. The Sports, Education and Charities team is an exciting and dynamic practice area supporting a broad range of clients regionally and nationally across all three sectors. The nationally recognised team advises on a wide variety of matters, ranging from day-to-day legal support through to strategically significant projects, including mergers, collaborations and restructures. The successful candidate will have experience advising a range of education organisations, including some or all of the following: - Academy conversion projects - Merger and re-brokerage projects - A strong working knowledge of the structure of educational establishments, from schools through to multi-academy trusts and further and higher education institutions - Experience and understanding of: - SEND issues - Exclusions and admissions - SEND tribunals - Safeguarding - Complaints handling You will ideally have over 5 years' PQE, with significant experience in the education sector and a strong commitment to delivering excellent client service. For more information on this Education Solicitor role in Newcastle, please contact Rozie Hunter at BCL Legal. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.