Education Solicitor – Public Law and Human Rights Department

We are looking to recruit a dynamic, innovative and exceptional solicitor, of 4+ years PQE, to develop their own education case load as well as contributing to the wider work of the Education Team. An associate or salaried partner role may be available for a sufficiently senior candidate with a following or the proven ability to generate work for themselves and others.

Overview of key responsibilities

The fee earner is responsible to the Head of the Education Law Team and to the firm as a whole, for the effective and efficient conduct of cases on behalf of clients in accordance with the overall policies and objectives of the firm. The fee earner is also responsible for pro‑active development and promotion of the firm’s high standards and reputation.

All the firm’s qualified fee earners are specialists and, although they may have some opportunity to work outside their field of specialism, it is anticipated that the specialist area will account for the majority of their fee earning work.

For fee earning and case management purposes, the fee earner is responsible to the Head of the Education Team. For other purposes, e.g. in relation to issues relating to equipment or accommodation, the fee earner may be responsible to the Partner with the responsibility for that specific issue.

Skills / knowledge requirements

• Experience of acting for clients in education law cases;
• Excellent negotiating experience and skills;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Experience of promotion of solicitor’s work;
• Efficient and cost effective work practices;
• Knowledge and use of time recording systems and IT;
• Thorough understanding of the obligations, including ethical obligations, of working as a solicitor.

Equal Opportunities and Diversity

Bindmans LLP is an equal opportunities employer, committed to increasing diversity in our firm and our wider profession. Applications from candidates who are BME, have a disability or who are from a less privileged background are particularly encouraged.