Education Solicitor – Bristol

Chadwick Nott are delighted to be instructed by a leading national law firm who is looking for an Education Solicitor to play a key role within our Public Law & Human Rights team. You’ll be trusted to manage your own caseload, support junior colleagues, and work on matters that genuinely change lives.

The Opportunity

• Running a caseload of complex education matters, including SEND Tribunal appeals.
• Advising on a wide range of education law issues such as:
• School admissions, exclusions & disability discrimination cases
• Complaints against local authorities & schools
• Judicial Reviews & UTT appeals
• Advice to schools/colleges on safeguarding and education law
• EHCP health checks & SEN strategy advice
• Community care law linked to education matters
• Handling a mix of privately and publicly funded work.
• Supervising junior colleagues and reviewing case files.
• Building strong relationships with clients, charities, and education organisations.
• Writing and delivering training, seminars, and articles to share expertise.

What We’re Looking For

• Solid experience in education law (public law/community care knowledge an advantage).
• Confidence to work independently on issued cases.
• Resilience, empathy, and the ability to support vulnerable clients.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for achieving justice.

In Return

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to buy more.
• Flexible pension schemes.
• Health and wellbeing support including digital GP services and healthcare membership.
• Hybrid working options .
• Recognition as a Best Workplace for Wellbeing 2024.

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk