Education Solicitor

Company: Sparkes
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Location: Leeds
Job Description:

Education Solicitor – Bradford / Leeds

Are you an Education Solicitor with at least 2 years’ PQE looking for a new challenge?

My client is a well-established Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked law firm with offices in Bradford and Leeds. They act for a wide variety of clients across the education sector, including nurseries, schools, colleges, and higher education institutions.

They are looking for a talented education solicitor to join their highly regarded Commercial Services Group, supporting a diverse education client base across Yorkshire and beyond.

The role will include:

  • Advising on academy conversions and multi-academy trust transfers
  • Liaising with the Department for Education on funding agreements
  • Handling education law matters including admissions, exclusions, parental complaints, safeguarding, and SEN provision
  • Governance work including drafting articles of association and advising on directors’ meeting formalities
  • Contributing to client training and advising on data protection and FOI matters

You’ll benefit from working in a collegiate, supportive environment within a firm that has a genuine commitment to developing talent and a strong retention record. The firm’s education practice has been ranked in both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners for a number of years.

Based in Bradford or Leeds – excellent transport links and easy commute from across West Yorkshire.

Salary: £55,000 plus benefits.

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Posted: August 1st, 2026