Senior Associate / Legal Director - Employment (Education)

Errington Legal; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job description

An excellent opportunity for a proactive, organised and ambitious senior solicitor to join this Education team

Senior Associate / Legal Director - Employment (Education) - Cambridge or Northampton with Hybrid working

Client

A full-service firm, highly acclaimed as a leader across several practices and have grown exponentially over the last few years, with several offices across England and Wales.

Role

• Working on a broad range of educational matters, you will lead on the work we do with academies, including advising on academy conversions and MAT expansions.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and schools to provide pragmatic legal advice.
• Develop and maintain knowledge on employment law issues specifically affecting the Education sector, working collaboratively with colleagues across the team to share knowledge.
• Develop opportunities for referral of work across the business and actively participate in business development opportunities.

You

• 6+ years or more PQE.
• A solid grounding in education work, and working with academies.
• An ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and successfully manage client relationships.
• Excellent technical ability and drafting skills.
• Demonstrate teamwork and relationship building skills.
• Have strong commercial acumen.

Benefits include:

• Income Protection.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Sight tests / Glasses discounts.
• Car Loans.
• Pension Scheme.
• 27 days annual leave (plus public holidays).
• Bonus scheme.
• Electric vehicle scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Life Assurance.

For further information and a confidential discussion please contact [e-mail]

We are an equal opportunities recruiter, committed to ensuring an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. We embrace and promote diversity as we understand the importance and value of this both for us and our clients.