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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a Public Sector client in Surrey, are looking for an experienced Education Lawyer to join their team and play a crucial role in their Legal and Democratic Services.

Position: Education Lawyer
Rate: £55 per hour (Inside IR35)
Contract Duration: Temporary (Dec 2026) Possible Extension 
Working Arrangement: Hybrid 

Purpose:

• This role will be required to support the management of a group of lawyers in identified work areas according to business need. This may be through support to and/or deputising for the Principal lawyer.

Job Responsibilities: 

• In this role you will manage a full, varied, demanding and more complex caseload and deliver innovative solutions with
  minimal supervision. As part of the role you will undertake advocacy where required.
• The roleholder is expected to provide timely, clear and effective legal advice, representation and assistance. 
• The role will include contributing to the training of staff within the Council and to the wider partner authorities to ensure that they are kept up to date with the law and emerging issues. 

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• Solicitor, barrister or Fellow of CILEX who is eligible to practise in England and Wales and has (or be in a position to apply for) a current practicing certificate issued by the relevant regulatory authority.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.   

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

To explore other exciting opportunities or learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our website https://www.temptingrecruitment

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