Education Partner - State Funded Schools Lead (Bristol)

Reference: ORJ921957827_1787572092Education Partner - State Funded Schools Lead (Bristol)Location: BristolType of Role: Permanent, Full-time (hybrid working)Salary: Competitive Partner level package (dependent on experience)A leading national education practice is seeking an experienced senior education lawyer to take on a strategic leadership role within its Regulatory, Risk & Resolution team. This is a rare opportunity to lead the state funded schools offering, advising academies, multi academy trusts and maintained schools on complex public law matters.The RoleAs the State Funded Schools Lead, you will act as a senior figure within the Bristol based education team, providing high level advice on public law issues affecting academies and state schools. Responsibilities include:Leading the state funded schools (AMS) practiceAdvising MATs, SATs and state schools on a broad range of public law mattersHandling registration and inspection issues, admissions and appeals, governance and complaintsAdvising on SEND, discrimination, pupil discipline and safeguardingManaging investigations, decision making processes, civil claims and judicial reviewsSupporting clients through critical incidents and risk managementWorking collaboratively with colleagues across regulatory, commercial and litigation teamsTaking on a visible leadership role within a growing and dynamic national practiceCandidate RequirementsThis role is suited to a senior education specialist with:Significant experience advising state funded schools, MATs and SATsStrong grounding in public law issues relevant to the education sectorExpertise across key areas including:Registration and inspectionAdmissions and appealsGovernance and complaintsSEND and discriminationPupil discipline and safeguardingInvestigations and decision makingCivil claims and judicial reviewCritical incident managementAn established sector reputation and strong professional networkExcellent communication, leadership and relationship building skillsExperience managing complex matters and working collaboratively across teamsA following would be highly beneficialTeam & PlatformThe successful candidate will join:A top ranked national education practice with a strong reputation across the sectorA well established client base spanning the full education ecosystemA collaborative, non hierarchical culture with a genuine focus on people and relationshipsA dynamic team recognised in legal directories and sector publicationsA supportive environment with opportunities for visible leadership and strategic influenceWorking PatternHybrid working modelExpectation of 2-3 days per week in the Bristol officeFlexibility around working arrangements to support work life balanceHow to ApplyFor a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact:Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.ukPhone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds. Adjustments can be made throughout the recruitment process to support individual needs.*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.*