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SEN/Education Lawyer
Job Posted: 10 days ago
Salary: £ 45 - 55 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: East Midlands
Expire in: 17 days
Job Description
SEN/Education Lawyer
Rate: £45-£55 per hour - Negotiable DOE
Contract Length: 3-6-month initial contract
East Midlands Local Authority
Flexible Hybrid Working
We are seeking an experienced SEN and Education Lawyer to join a dynamic local authority legal team in the midlands.
The successful candidate will advise and represent the Council in Education and SEN-related legal proceedings, including SEND Tribunals, Judicial Review matters, and school admission and exclusion appeals, while supporting senior officers and members with reports, briefings, and policy guidance.
Key Responsibilities
Provide expert legal advice on all aspects of Education and SEN law, including statutory assessments, EHCPs, school admissions, exclusions, and appeals.
Represent the Council in SEND Tribunals and other legal proceedings, ensuring compliance with procedural and statutory requirements.
Draft and review reports, correspondence, and complex legal documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
About You
Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEX (licensed to practice).
Demonstrable experience in Education and SEN law, ideally within a local authority setting.
Excellent advocacy, case management, and negotiation skills.
If you're interested in this role, click the apply button or contact Max using the details below:
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Our legal specialist, Max, has extensive experience across all areas of the legal market and recruits for positions at every level - from legal assistants and paralegals through to Directors of Legal and Monitoring Officers. If this particular role isn't quite right for you, but you'd like to explore other opportunities, please get in touch using the contact details above for a confidential discussion about the market.
We are also proud to offer a market-leading referral scheme, with rewards of up to £300. If you know someone who might be a great fit for this or another legal role, simply ask them to send their CV to Max - and don't forget to include your own details so we can ensure you receive your referral bonus if they are successful.
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