Lee Bolton Monier-Williams is a Legal 500 firm based in Westminster with an established and longstanding (150 years) education and charity practice. We are looking for a bright and resourceful Education Lawyer with a sense of humour, whether a solicitor or licensed conveyancer, with a background in education law and experience of or an interest in education and charity property land. A partner level position will also be considered for a practitioner with sufficient seniority and experience. The role will involve the full range of schools related matters, with a focus on the land and trusts of school sites and the conversion and rebrokerage of academies (although we welcome applicants who also have experience of admissions appeals, SEND matters, Ofsted appeals etc). We welcome candidates from either the private or public sector to bolster and further our work with schools, including church schools where the firm has a strong following.
Opportunities are also open for the right candidate to be involved with our ecclesiastical and charity work.
Salary package on offer is competitive and would be based on the experience level of the candidate. We can offer flexible working, including a blend of office working and working from home if desired and many of our existing team live outside London and so geography need not be a limiting factor. We are also open to shaping the role to suit your experience. Please do not hesitate to be in contact with us – we try to be open minded!
This is an excellent opportunity to work with a well-respected firm made up of friendly, diverse and knowledgeable people, which is at the forefront in new developments in schools legislation, policy and practice. If you would like to be considered for the position, please send us your CV and a covering letter.
Don’t hesitate to be in contact if you are not sure whether the position is for you and you would like further information or have a confidential discussion. Please contact in the first instance Ian Blaney (ian.blaney@LBMW.com)