Associate – Education – all UK offices Full Time NEW

At Browne Jacobson, we’ve always worked across business and society, and this expertise sets us apart. Social and environmental impact are at the top of our business agenda. We champion fairness, make the complex simple and forge connections between clients to find creative solutions. This is how we improve outcomes for every person, community and business we serve.

With offices in Birmingham, Cardiff, Dublin, Exeter, London, Manchester and Nottingham, we’re a UK & I based law firm with an international reach. Our sectors include: health; real estate and construction; education; energy and infrastructure; financial services; government; insurance; manufacturing and industrials; and retail, consumer and logistics.

We nurture talent at all levels and from every background and celebrate what makes people individuals. Law needs all voices to reflect the society it serves which is why all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, social economic background or age.

We’re a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role

We are seeking to enhance our education team and looking for an associate who is passionate about education law. Whether you have experience in both non-contentious and contentious education matters or are a recent qualified (NQ) with a keen interest in the education sector, we want to hear from you. This role offers a genuine opportunity to work on a national scale, advising on a wide range of issues including safeguarding, data protection, SEND, and disability discrimination.

We have experienced significant growth in our education sector, serving over 1,000 clients across the spectrum including schools, academies, higher education institutions, and more. Our education team is nationally ranked in Band One for Education (Schools) by both Chambers and Legal 500, and we are proud of our supportive, dynamic, and innovative culture.

What Will You Do?

• Provide timely and competent advice to our education clients.
• Understand and manage client requirements effectively.
• Prioritize work and develop your technical, sector, and commercial knowledge.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with both colleagues and clients.
• Actively participate in business development and marketing activities within the education team.

What we are looking For?

• Individuals with experience in advising on education sector matters.
• Excellent legal drafting skills and the ability to provide clear, concise, and commercially relevant advice.
• Up-to-date knowledge of legal developments and government policy within the education sector.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in MS Office, MS Teams, and Outlook.
• Someone who is flexible, enthusiastic, energetic, ambitious, focused, and results-oriented.

Note to agencies:

We request that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs unless specifically instructed to do so by the recruitment team. Please be aware that any speculative CVs sent by agencies without direct invitation from the recruitment team will not be recognised as represented by the agency and will be considered a gift.