Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsWork on complex education mattersHybrid working with genuine career progressionAbout Our ClientOur client is a highly respected full-service law firm with a strong reputation across a number of specialist sectors. Known for its culture, high-quality work, and people-first approach, the firm places significant emphasis on professional development, flexibility, diversity, and employee wellbeing. The organisation creates a workplace where workers are empowered to develop their careers while working on complex and meaningful matters for clients. The firm also promotes hybrid working and invests heavily in learning, development, and long-term progression opportunities.Job DescriptionAdvising universities, colleges, educational organisations and pathway providers on regulatory and governance matters.Assisting clients with safeguarding investigations, student-related disputes, and complex litigation.Providing specialist advice on data protection, freedom of information requests, data breaches, and information governance.Advising on higher education sector regulatory requirements, including Office for Students matters and institutional transactions.Building strong client relationships.The Successful ApplicantThe Senior Associate - Education should be:A solicitor or equivalent with 6+ years PQE.Experienced in advising higher education institutions, colleges, or educational organisations.Knowledgeable across governance, regulatory compliance, safeguarding, investigations, student issues, and data protection matters.Comfortable handling high-profile instructions involving senior stakeholders.Commercially minded with strong risk-management and client relationship skills.Interested in higher education policy, sector developments, and emerging regulatory trends.Able to attend the office approximately 50% of the time as part of a hybrid working arrangement.What's on OfferSalary and benefits package varied on experience.A genuine opportunity to progress your career within a well-established and growing practice.Exposure to high-profile, complex, and stimulating work across the education sector.Flexible hybrid working hours.Ongoing investment in professional development, learning opportunities, and career progression pathways.A workplace that highlights diversity, equity, and employee wellbeing.ContactSophie GreenawayQuote job refJN-102026-7132756Phone number+441189337048Job summaryJob functionLegalSubsectorPublic SectorSectorBusiness ServicesWhereEnglandContract typePermanentConsultant nameSophie GreenawayConsultant phone+441189337048Job referenceJN-102026-7132756
