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Commercial Solicitor

Commercial Solicitor

William James Recruitment • West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
22 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Education Solicitor – Leeds / Bradford


A leading Legal 500 regional law firm with a strong reputation in the education sector is looking for an Education Solicitor to join its growing team based in either Leeds or Bradford. You will work alongside a highly experienced Education Director, advising a diverse client base including academies, multi-academy trusts, independent schools, colleges and universities on a broad range of education law matters.


This Education Solicitor role in Leeds / Bradford offers the opportunity to develop genuine sector expertise within a highly regarded team. Whether you already specialise in education law or are an experienced Corporate, Commercial, Real Estate or Charity Solicitor looking to move into this niche area, you will receive excellent support while building a long-term career within a collaborative and forward-thinking firm.


The Role:


  • Advise schools and academies on academy conversions, trust transfers and governance matters
  • Support clients on education law matters including admissions, exclusions, safeguarding and SEN provision
  • Liaise with the Department for Education on funding agreements and regulatory matters
  • Draft and advise on articles of association, constitutional documents and governance procedures
  • Assist with commercial contracts including service level agreements and grant funding arrangements
  • Support the Education Director on complex matters while progressively leading your own caseload
  • Contribute to business development initiatives across the education sector, including independent schools, colleges and universities
  • Deliver practical, commercially focused advice within a collaborative and supportive team


The Candidate:


  • Qualified Solicitor with at least 2 years' PQE
  • Experience in education law or a Corporate, Commercial, Real Estate or Charity law background
  • Strong drafting and technical legal skills with excellent attention to detail
  • Confident managing client relationships and providing pragmatic legal advice
  • Commercially minded with a genuine interest in developing a specialist education practice
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to build long-term client relationships
  • Enthusiastic about business development and contributing to the growth of the team
  • Ambitious, proactive and keen to develop within a highly regarded Legal 500 firm


The Benefits and How to Apply:


  • Competitive salary
  • Performance-related bonus
  • Flexible and hybrid working
  • Company pension
  • Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Clear progression and ongoing professional development
  • Opportunity to build a specialist career within a leading education law team


Apply in the strictest of confidence


Dominika Holda, Recruitment Consultant (Commercial & IP)

Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 | Mobile: 07376 640 525

Email: dominika.holda@williamjamesrecruitment.com


More About William James Recruitment


William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with a variety of top-tier clients, including a range of Legal 500 firms

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