Employment Education Associate – Birmingham

  • Location
    Birmingham, West Midlands
  • Contract Type
    Permanent
  • Posted
  • Industry
    Law firm
  • Expiry Date
    2026-10-07

Employment Education Associate – Birmingham

About the Firm
This top-tier UK firm is widely recognised for its expertise in the education sector, offering market-leading advice to schools, universities, and public sector bodies. The firm combines deep industry knowledge with a collaborative and supportive working environment, ensuring lawyers can develop their careers while working on complex and impactful matters.

The Role
You will join a dedicated employment team specialising in education-sector clients. The role will involve advising on a broad range of employment law matters, including employee relations, disciplinary issues, equality and discrimination, TUPE, and safeguarding-related cases. This position provides significant responsibility and the opportunity to work closely with high-profile education institutions.

What They’re Looking For

  • Solid experience in employment law, ideally with exposure to the education sector
  • 2+ years’ post-qualification experience from a reputable firm or in-house
  • Strong technical skills and ability to provide pragmatic advice to clients
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading practice with a strong reputation in the education sector. You will enjoy top of market remuneration, an attractive bonus scheme, and clear career advancement prospects within a supportive and forward-thinking team.

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