Education Lawyer 6pqe+

THE FIRM

A major UK law firm with offices in several key locations.

THE ROLE

A Senior Associate specialising in education law is sought, with flexibility on location, to be based in one of the UK offices. The firm has a 50% hybrid working policy.

This role will be to provide strategic legal advice to higher education institutions, colleges, and related organisations on a broad range of governance, student, regulatory, and data protection matters.

You will need to have a deep understanding of the education sector, supporting institutions through complex governance, safeguarding, and student-related challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Support institutions in navigating regulatory and governance obligations affecting the education sector


• Advising international pathway providers on (a) their arrangements with universities, (b) registration with the Office for Students


• Safeguarding challenges and related litigation


• Data protection work together with freedom of Information, data breaches and data sharing


• Advice around Freedom of Speech/No platforming and related litigation


• Litigation from the student as a consumer


• Regulatory advice on mergers and acquisitions of clients in the education sector including with potential insolvencies and stress purchases


• Advise educational institutions and charities on safeguarding obligations and investigations.


• Support leadership teams in responding to historic and current safeguarding concerns involving staff, students, and volunteers.


• Contribute to sector thought leadership and client engagement initiatives

ABOUT YOU

With an interest in and knowledge of Higher Education policy, developments in the sector, sector news, you will be a lawyer with 6pqe+.

You will demonstrate a track record advising higher education institutions, colleges, or other educational organisations along with strong expertise in governance, investigations, student matters, and data protection.

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