Locum Education/SEN Lawyer – Predominantly Remote Working - up to £60 per hour Umbrella – East Midlands – New Year Start
 
Venn Group’s specialist legal team are pleased to be recruiting for a Locum Education/ SEN Lawyer to join an excellent Local Authority in the East Midlands. This assignment will look to start in the January and will be for an initial period of 3 months and is subject to possible extension thereafter.
 
The Authority are ideally seeking someone to take on the position on a full-time basis, however candidates with part-time availability possessing relevant experience will be considered. The ideal candidate will be a Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with Local Government experience with solid understanding of a wide range of Education and SEND matters. 
 
Duties may include:
•              Attending SEND Tribunals as required – unlikely to be more than one per month
•              Dealing with all aspects of appeals to the SEND Tribunal, which includes drafting responses to appeals, instructing expert witnesses and conducting advocacy
•              Advising senior officers and councillors on complex Education Law matters
•              Providing legal advice to the local authority and schools on Education Law matters such as school admissions and appeals, exclusions and reviews
•              Receiving expert advice and carrying out discussions with witnesses and parents/ guardians
 
An hourly rate of up to £60 per hour Umbrella is offered for this position dependant on experience.
 
Please apply for this role online or contact Connie Ross & Philippa Stoate via phone or email for further information.
 
Locum Education/SEN Lawyer – Predominantly Remote Working - up to £60 per hour Umbrella – East Midlands – New Year Start
 
 
Job Reference: J85547
midlandslegal@venngroup.com
07441916435