Education Lawyer

Job description

Salary: £46,162 – £51,356 per annum | Full Time, 37 hours per week | Fixed Term 2 year contract | Preston (Hybrid) Are you an experienced Education Lawyer looking to do work that genuinely matters? Lancashire County Council is seeking a skilled and motivated education law professional to join our Legal and Governance Service on a fixed‑term basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of a large, values‑driven organisation, supporting services that make a real difference to children, families, and schools across Lancashire. You’ll be joining a supportive, collaborative legal team that values expertise, autonomy, and practical problem‑solving. The work is varied, challenging, and highly rewarding, with a strong focus on Special Educational Needs (SEND) and public law. What you’ll be doing: As an Education Lawyer, you will play a key advisory role, including: - Providing specialist legal advice on education law, with particular emphasis on Judicial Review challenges relating to SEND provision and funding - Advising internal clients on statutory duties, education policy, and best practice - Supporting schools through service level agreements, offering clear, pragmatic l...