Our client is seeking a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive<\/b> to join our Schools & Charities Team<\/b>, specialising in Employment Law<\/b>, at their Guildford office.
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This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a nationally recognised team delivering specialist legal advice to independent schools and charitable organisations<\/b>. The role offers direct involvement in a variety of legal matters including employment, education, governance, and safeguarding – with scope to build a long -term career in a supportive, people -focused environment.
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Key Responsibilities<\/b>
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Provide employment and HR advice<\/b> including contracts, staff handbooks, conduct issues, redundancy, discrimination, and the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS)
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Advise schools on education law<\/b> issues involving pupils and parents, including safeguarding, complaints, and special educational needs.
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Assist in matters of governance and compliance<\/b>, including constitution updates and conflict of interest training.
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Work on mergers, acquisitions<\/b>, and TUPE<\/b> matters related to school operations
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Collaborate with colleagues across employment, property, and charity law
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Manage your own caseload with appropriate supervision and training
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Engage with clients empathetically, providing practical legal solutions tailored to the education and charity sectors.
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Requirements<\/h3>
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Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive<\/b> with employment law experience
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Education law experience is desirable but not essential
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Ideally suited to candidates between NQ – 3 PQE<\/b> (although PQE is not the sole indicator of suitability)
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Excellent communication skills with a calm, proactive and adaptable approach
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A genuine interest in supporting schools and charitable organisations
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Team -oriented with the drive to grow professionally and contribute to a collaborative, high -performing team
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Benefits<\/h3>
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28 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays)
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Private medical insurance
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Generous pension and life assurance
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Firm -wide bonus scheme
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Income protection
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Supportive and inclusive culture
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Career development in a firm where people come first
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