Education Solicitor

ARC LEGAL & FINANCE LIMITED ,
Salisbury, Wiltshire
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £36,000 per annum

Overview

Exciting opportunity for a NQ solicitor or a solicitor with 1-3 years PQE in Education, Charity, Employment or Commercial Law to join a leading firm which now seeks an Education Solicitor to join its thriving Salisbury office. The well-respected firm offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive range of benefits and flexible working opportunities. It also offers high quality work outside of London with an excellent work - life balance and superb career progression opportunities. The team advises a range of educational establishments, predominantly Independent Schools and Academies. Clients include a number of Charitable Trusts, Charities, Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) and Single Academy Trusts (SATs). Education Solicitor - Role Overview You will work closely with the Partner that oversees this specialist team and be required to: Advise on Education Law issues for both Independent Schools and Academies. Have an understanding of the legislative framework for Independent Schools, including: The Education (Independent School Standards Regulations) Regulations 2014; National Minimum Standards for Boarding Schools; Education Acts. Have an understanding of the legislative framework for Academies, including: Education Act 1996, School Standards and Framework Act 1998, Education Act 2002, Education Act 2005, Education and Inspections Act 2006, Children, Schools and Families Act 2010. Advise Head teachers, Bursars, CEOs, Finance Directors, Senior Leadership, Trustees, Governors and School Business Managers on the following range of issues: Safeguarding Admissions Exclusions Bullying Parental Complaints Equality Act 2010 and discrimination claims Special Educational Needs and Disability Academy conversion projects School inspections Drafting School Policies and Parent/School Contract documentation Governance and constitutional issues Compliance with regulatory requirements and statutory guidance How to conduct internal panel hearings GDPR and data protection Education Solicitor - Skills and Experience Required Suitable candidates will ideally have a broad range of experience, particularly in relation to the following: Advising Education clients, such as schools and charities Contentious work, including First-Tier Tribunal claims Non-contentious work, including policy drafting and review Transactional work, such as academy conversions Operational work, such as advising on safeguarding matters, dealing with complaints from parents, admissions and exclusions issues Advising on GDPR and data protection issues in schools Applicants will need to demonstrate a strong academic background with good quality experience. This role will suit candidates who are approachable and effective team players. Education Solicitor - Salary and Benefits Offered £36,000 - £45,000 depending on experience 27 days holiday 2 x salary life assurance Private Medical Insurance Permanent Health Insurance Pension Additional optional benefits

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