Senior Associate Solicitor - Education - Bath
Location: Bath (Hybrid)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £70,000 to £90,000 (dependent on experience)
A nationally recognised Education team is seeking a Senior Associate to advise on major corporate, strategic and transformational projects across the education sector. This is an excellent opportunity to work with leading independent schools and educational organisations, delivering high quality advice on complex transactions while developing your profile within a Tier 1 ranked practice.
The role is ideally suited to an experienced corporate lawyer with strong M&A experience and a genuine interest in supporting purpose driven organisations through periods of change and growth. Hybrid working is available from the Bath office.
The Role
You will take a senior role within the Education team, leading on complex matters and supporting junior colleagues. Responsibilities include:
- Leading complex projects, transactions and strategic initiatives
- Delivering exceptional client service and commercially focused outcomes
- Managing budgets, monitoring performance and driving profitability
- Advising education sector clients on corporate transactions, mergers, acquisitions and strategic projects
- Supporting a broad range of education and charity sector work
- Supervising, mentoring and developing junior colleagues
- Working collaboratively across teams to deliver integrated sector focused advice
- Leading business development activities including networking, thought leadership, seminars, workshops, pitches and tenders
- Identifying new markets, service lines and opportunities for growth
- Communicating promptly and professionally with clients and colleagues
- Maintaining high technical standards and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
- Staying abreast of legal, regulatory and market developments
Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a Senior Associate with:
- Relevant experience in corporate or education M&A transactions
- Strong interest in education law and independent schools
- Experience supervising and developing junior team members
- Proven business development experience and ability to generate new revenue streams
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage projects independently
- Excellent communication skills and confidence handling challenging conversations
- Strong financial hygiene (accurate time recording, billing discipline, cost awareness)
Desirable
- Experience in education and charity law
Personal Attributes
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills
- Solutions focused mindset
- Excellent organisation and ownership of tasks
- Clear, persuasive written and verbal communication
- Adaptable, collaborative and team first approach
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Profit Share Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Assurance (4x salary)
- Pension scheme
- 31 days' holiday plus UK Bank Holidays
- Additional CSR day
- Hybrid working arrangements
How to Apply
Do contact Olivia Reed for a confidential discussion:
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
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 from all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any 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.
*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.*
