Education Lawyer

Sellick Partnership Limited Public Sector ,
London, Greater London

Overview

We are delighted to have an opportunity for an Education Lawyer to join our client, a Central London Borough. This interesting role is a locum contract, for an initial 3 month period with the view to be extended. The Education Lawyer will have a broad range of responsibilities encompassing Education Law and some Employment Law. Including: Conducting litigation on Education, employment and equality matters Undertaking advocacy Advising schools and academies Dealing with Special Educational Needs (SEN) Dealing with TUPE issues Attending unfair dismissal tribunals The Council have offices in a great central location, located close by to transport links and a variety of cafes and restaurants. The Education Lawyer will receive a competitive rate for their work. The Education Lawyer should be a qualified solicitor, or equivalent, and will have good knowledge of education and employment law. They will also have experience of conducting advocacy in Courts. Our client is ideally looking for an Education Lawyer who has worked in a local authority before, but they will also strongly consider those from other backgrounds with relevant skills. If you are interested, please apply immediately to be considered for short-listing. Alternatively, should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying, please do not hesitate to contact Zanub Najmi in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. Over the years we have built up an enviable relationship with employers and our expert team of consultants boast up-to-date market knowledge and a strong reputation making Sellick Partnership best placed to help you. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website .