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Education/SEN Lawyer

Venn Group
Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Dulverton, Somerset TA22 9HL, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Venn Group is recruiting for a Locum Education/SEN Lawyer for an excellent Local Authority in the Home Counties, with an initial assignment of 3 months and potential for extension.
  • The position is predominantly remote, with a preference for full-time availability, though part-time candidates with relevant experience will also be considered.
  • Ideal candidates should be Qualified Solicitors, Barristers, or Legal Executives with Local Government experience and a strong understanding of Education and SEND matters.
  • Duties include handling Education Law appeals, advising on complex Education Law issues, and providing legal guidance to local authorities and schools.
  • The hourly rate for this role is dependent on experience.

Locum Education/SEN Lawyer – Predominantly Remote Working – Home Counties – 3 months + - Hourly Rate D.O.E

Venn Group’s specialist legal team are pleased to be recruiting for a Locum Education/SEN Lawyer to join an excellent Local Authority in one of the Home Counties. This assignment will be for an initial period of 3 months and is subject to possible extension thereafter.

The Authority are ideally seeking someone to take on the position on a full-time basis, however candidates with part-time availability possessing relevant experience will be considered. The ideal candidate will be a Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with Local Government experience with solid understanding of a wide range of Education and SEND matters. 

Duties may include:

•             Dealing with all aspects of Education Law and appeals to the SEND Tribunal, which includes drafting responses to appeals, instructing expert witnesses and conducting advocacy

•             Advising senior officers and councillors on complex Education Law matters

•             Providing legal advice to the local authority and schools on Education Law matters such as school admissions and appeals, exclusions, and reviews

•             Receiving expert advice and carrying out discussions with witnesses and parents/guardians

Our client is open to offering an attractive hourly rate dependant on experience.

Please apply for this role online or contact Timothea Nash or Connie Ross via phone or email for further information.

Locum Education/SEN Lawyer – Predominantly Remote Working – Home Counties – 3 months + - Hourly Rate – D.O.E

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