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About the Role

Provide clear, practical legal advice on a broad range of education law matters, with a particular focus on special educational needs and disability (SEND) cases and Tribunal proceedings, to help the Council make lawful, fair and robust decisions that support positive outcomes for children and young people.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality legal advice on special educational needs cases.
Represent the Council in Tribunal proceedings.
Advise on other education-related matters, including disability issues, school attendance, admissions, exclusions, transport, safeguarding, and school openings, closures and amalgamations.
Manage own caseload.
Draft clear legal advice and legal documents.
Undertake advocacy.
Instruct Counsel and experts where appropriate.
Work closely with client departments, schools, senior officers and external partners to find practical, legally sound and child-focused solutions.
Contribute to efficient and compliant processes across the team.
Handle complex and sensitive matters with confidence.
Ensure deadlines are met and procedures are followed.
Keep pace with developments in education and public law.
Help client departments understand the practical implications of legal changes.

Requirements

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive entitled to practise in England and Wales.
Experience of, or a strong interest in, education law and public service.
Ability to provide clear and pragmatic legal advice on education matters.
Confidence to advise on sensitive matters.
Sound judgement.
Ability to work constructively with client departments, schools, senior officers and external partners.
Ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, practical advice that supports robust decision-making.
Strong drafting skills.
Strong advocacy skills.
Strong communication skills.
Organised.
Resilient.
Ability to manage competing priorities and own caseload.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a supportive legal team.
Keen to learn, share knowledge and contribute to team development and service improvement.
Attention to detail.
Practical, collaborative approach.
Commitment to achieving good outcomes for children, young people, families and the wider community.

Skills

Education law
Public service law
Legal advice
Drafting
Advocacy
Communication
Caseload management
Collaboration

Location

Kensington and Chelsea

Work Type

Hybrid working
Flexible working

Experience Level

Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive

Education Level

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive

Salary/Compensations

New hires will normally start at the minimum of the pay scale.
A higher starting salary may be negotiated where a candidate demonstrates exceptional skills, knowledge, or experience.
Employees receive annual salary increments until they reach the top of the pay scale, as well as any agreed cost of living pay awards.

Benefits

Supportive, results-focused working environment
Learning and development opportunities
Contributory pension scheme
Generous annual leave
Scope for flexible and hybrid working

About the Company

Kensington and Chelsea is home to diverse communities, thriving businesses and unique local places.
Everything we do is focused on supporting our residents, strengthening our approach and creating a fairer borough.
As a competent and caring Council, we take pride in our work every day, ensuring our services are delivered with care and competence.
We listen to our residents, act with integrity and work together to build a borough that is greener, safer and fairer for all.
RBKC is investing in our people, our communities and our future.
You’ll join our talented and diverse Bi-borough Legal Services team, shared with Westminster City Council, working alongside solicitors and support colleagues to help both Councils deliver their priorities for the communities they serve.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to promoting equality and respecting diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
We are committed to fair, transparent, and consistent pay practices.