Solicitor, Education Litigation

Role Overview

• Working alongside senior lawyers to support a wide range of matters
• Working with Universities, Colleges and Education sector bodies
• Assisting on large and complex transactions, with appropriate supervision
• Managing your own caseload of more straightforward matters as you develop
• Handling client and internal enquiries efficiently and professionally
• Liaising directly with clients and internal stakeholders, particularly the core Education team
• Working effectively to meet strict deadlines and commercial priorities
• Involvement in marketing activities including attending networking events and writing articles for professional journals.

Requirements

• Genuine desire to specialise and develop growth in the Education practice
• High levels of initiative and the ability to thrive in a demanding environment
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skill
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a busy team
• A strong client-focused mindset, with a commitment to building lasting relationships

Benefits

• We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work.
• We appreciate that people have different needs and preferences and we’re keen to be flexible, after all, we value what you do, not where you do it.
• We have the following hubs across the UK: Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds, Leicester, Lincoln, London, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Sheffield, Stratford upon Avon & Tunbridge Wells.
• This role is being recruited on a hybrid basis from our Birmingham hub.
• Equal opportunities: Shakespeare Martineau is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. We value and respect individuality and encourage a culture within our business where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.