Service Care Legal are working with a local authority, based in Norfolk, which is in need of a Senior Lawyer to join their Education legal team to handle SEND matters on behalf of the council.

ROLE: Senior SEND Lawyer

LOCATION: Norfolk (remote working available)

RATE: £45-£60ph umbrella depending upon experience

CONTRACT: 6-12 months, 37 hours a week

The Role

• To manage a full caseload from inception to completion related to SEND Law matters


• Cases will include SEND, Tribunals, Disability Discrimination, School exclusions, judicial reviews and admission appeals


• To provide other legislative advice to council members when required


• Assist with the management of the SEND legal team

The Person

• A qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with 3+ years of PQE within Education Law and specifically SEND Law experience (Non-qualified candidates with strong experience will also be considered)


• Previous local authority or public sector experience is essential


• Candidates must have experience of SEND Tribunals and be able to manage a case load of SEND tribunal cases


• Ideally someone with prior management experience at a Local Authority

If this sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, then please contact Hugh Barnes on 01772 208969, or email Hugh.Barnes@servicecare.org.uk.

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.