Senior Associate – Education – Bath – Senior Level
Location: Bath
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (Hybrid: 2 days per week in office)
Salary: £75,000 +

A highly regarded national law firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Tier 1 ranked Education team in Bath. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a high calibre client base, lead on complex matters, and contribute to the continued growth of a nationally recognised Education practice.

The Role
You’ll take a senior role within the Education team, managing a sophisticated caseload and contributing to strategic development. Responsibilities include:

• Leading on complex corporate and education M&A transactions
• Managing matters independently with strong financial discipline (time recording, billing, cost awareness)
• Supervising, mentoring, and developing junior team members
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships to generate new and repeat work
• Driving business development through seminars, networking, pitches, and thought leadership
• Identifying new markets, service lines, and growth opportunities
• Ensuring high standards of service delivery, compliance, and professional conduct
• Working collaboratively across teams and contributing to a collegiate culture
• Staying up to date with legal developments and continuing professional development

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to an experienced lawyer with:

• Strong experience in corporate or education M&A
• Proven ability to supervise and develop junior colleagues
• A track record of proactive business development and revenue generation
• Excellent communication skills, including handling challenging conversations with confidence
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage complex projects independently
• High levels of accuracy, professionalism, and attention to detail
• A solutions focused, commercially aware mindset
• Ability to work collaboratively within a high performing team

Desirable:

• Experience in Education Law and/or Charity Law

Benefits
The firm offers:

• A collaborative, values driven working environment
• Exposure to nationally recognised experts and Tier 1 ranked work
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing team
• Hybrid working arrangements (2 days per week in office)
• Opportunities to lead on business development and strategic initiatives

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.