Employment Solicitor – Education Sector

It has never been a more exciting time to join our client’s employment team.They are a full-service law firm, nationally recognised and highly acclaimed across a number of practice areas. With 10+ offices across England and Wales, they’ve experienced significant growth in recent years and continue to build on their success.Due to continued expansion in the education sector, there is an excellent opportunity for a driven and ambitious Employment Solicitor to join their award-winning Education and Charities team.This role is ideally based in the Gloucestershire office, though applications from candidates in Birmingham, or London are welcome, with some occasional travel to their Gloucestershire office will be required.About the Team:Our client’s nationally renowned Education and Charities team is deeply embedded in the sector. They advise over 400 educational institutions and work closely with key sector bodies on the evolving legal landscape affecting schools and colleges.Key ResponsibilitiesAs an Employment Solicitor in the Education team, you will:Deliver high-quality, pragmatic advice on a wide range of employment law matters within the education sectorContribute to internal knowledge sharing and maintain an up-to-date understanding of sector-specific legal issuesSupport cross-team collaboration and referrals, helping to grow the firm’s client basePlay an active role in business development activities and sector engagement initiativesThe ideal candidate will have:5+ years PQE with solid experience in employment lawStrong client relationship and communication skillsExcellent drafting and analytical abilitiesA collaborative approach and enthusiasm for working within a close-knit teamA commercial mindset with a genuine interest in the education sectorGreat organisational skills and attention to detailWhy Join My Client?They offer a supportive, forward-thinking working environment with a strong emphasis on career development and employee wellbeing. Benefits include:Income ProtectionPrivate Medical InsuranceScottish Widows Pension Scheme28 days annual leave (plus public holidays)Bonus schemeElectric vehicle schemeCycle to Work schemeLife AssuranceInternational secondments for 0–5 PQEAnd many moreLocation:  Multiple – Ideally Gloucestershire or BirminghamFull-time | Competitive Salary | Hybrid Working AvailableLocation: Gloucestershire or BirminghamRegion: West MidlandsCountry: UKSalary: 70,000+ DOESpecialisation: EmploymentSector: Law firmRole Position: Senior AssociateContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeExperience Level: Mid Senior Level (3-7+ years), Senior Level (5-10+ years)PQE: 4-6 years, 7+ years, 10+ yearsReference Number: NMJ-PL-17086