Education Lawyer Newcastle | 5+ PQE | Sports, Education & Charities

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Education Lawyer (5+ PQE) to join one of the North East's leading commercial law firms.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a nationally recognised Sports, Education & Charities team, advising schools, academies, multi-academy trusts, colleges and higher education institutions on a broad range of complex legal and governance matters.

The Role You'll join a specialist team providing strategic and day-to-day legal advice to clients across the education sector, working on a diverse range of matters including:

• Academy conversions
• Mergers and re-brokerage projects
• Governance and constitutional advice
• SEND matters and SEND Tribunal proceedings
• Admissions and exclusions
• Safeguarding issues
• Complaints handling
• General legal and regulatory advice to education providers

You'll work closely with clients to deliver practical, commercially focused solutions while building long-term relationships and supporting the continued growth of the team's education practice.

About You You'll ideally have:

• 5+ years' PQE with strong experience advising education sector clients
• Experience working with schools, academies, multi-academy trusts, colleges or higher education institutions
• A strong understanding of the legal and regulatory framework affecting education providers
• Experience advising on academy conversions, governance and restructuring projects
• Excellent communication, drafting and client management skills
• A proactive, collaborative approach with strong commercial awareness
• A genuine interest in business development and building lasting client relationships

Why Apply? This opportunity is with an award-winning regional law firm recognised for its exceptional culture, investment in its people and commitment to delivering outstanding client service.

You'll benefit from:

• High-quality specialist work with a nationally recognised team
• A varied and rewarding client base across the education sector
• Flexible and agile working
• Excellent training and long-term career progression
• A collaborative and supportive working environment
• A firm consistently recognised as one of the region's best places to work, with a strong focus on wellbeing, sustainability and community engagement

If you're looking to take the next step in your education law career and join a leading specialist team, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion or to find out more, please get in touch with Beth Livings at QED Legal.