Associate - Education Law - Bristol - 1+ Years' PQE
Location: Bristol (Hybrid 2 days a week)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £55,000 to £85,000 (dependent on experience)
A leading national law firm is seeking a bright, empathetic and technically strong Education Lawyer to join its highly regarded Regulatory, Risk & Resolution team in Bristol. This is an outstanding opportunity to work within a top ranked practice, advising a wide range of education providers across a dynamic and fast moving sector.
The Role
You'll work within a specialist regulatory and education team, handling a varied mix of contentious and non contentious matters for clients across the full education ecosystem, including:
- Early years providers
- Independent schools
- Academies and maintained schools
- Further and higher education institutions
- Special schools and online providers
Your caseload may include:
- Admissions, exclusions and appeals
- Student behaviour and disciplinary matters
- Safeguarding issues
- SEND and equality matters
- Complaints, claims and tribunal work
- Registration, inspection and regulatory compliance
- Critical incident management and reputation protection
- Specialist corporate support for education clients
This is a rare opportunity to specialise in a niche, evolving sector that offers rapid career progression and exposure to nationally recognised clients.
Candidate Requirements
Applications are welcomed from lawyers with 1+ years' PQE, ideally at Associate or Senior Associate level, who can demonstrate:
- Strong experience in education law
- Public law expertise (highly desirable)
- Excellent communication, empathy and client handling skills
- Ability to manage a varied caseload with confidence
- Strong technical ability and commercial awareness
- A proactive, collaborative and solutions focused approach
You do not need experience in every area listed - the team is supportive and offers excellent training.
Benefits
The firm offers:
- High quality, varied and engaging work
- A friendly, supportive and collaborative culture
- Structured career level programmes through a dedicated Learning Academy
- Genuine opportunities for progression and profile raising
- Flexible and modern working arrangements
- A strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and employee wellbeing
How to Apply
If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence. The firm welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and can make adjustments 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.*
