Education Lawyer

Reference:  Lawyer - Bristol An exciting opportunity for an Education Lawyer to join a leading regulatory compliance team advising some of the UK's most respected education providers.

This role is ideal for a solicitor or associate-level lawyer who can expect to join a high-performing, friendly, and sector-leading team at the heart of the firm's regulatory and compliance work.

About the Role You'll advise independent schools, school groups and governing bodies on a broad range of education and compliance matters, including:

Admissions, exclusions and appeals

Student behaviour and disciplinary issues

Safeguarding, SEN and equality law Complaints, claims and tribunal matters

Regulatory compliance and inspections

You'll also help schools manage reputation-sensitive incidents, from safeguarding issues to parental disputes, providing calm, strategic and effective support when it matters most.

Working closely with senior lawyers, you'll help lead and supervise a talented team, contribute to strategic development, and play a key part in shaping how schools respond to the ever-changing legal and political landscape.

You'll bring:

Proven experience in education law, ideally with independent schoolsA confident, professional approach to sensitive and high-profile matters

Strong communication skills and a pragmatic mindset

The ability to manage both contentious and non-contentious work

Our client are offering a hybrid working model with flexibility in their modern offices in Bristol, London. You'll enjoy a supportive, collaborative culture where you can thrive professionally while maintaining genuine work-life balance.

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.(t) (m) e)
* At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace.

Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*