Law Firm
Norwich, Norfolk
Education - General Attorney in Norwich, Norfolk
Attorney
Min 8 yrs required
No
# Senior Associate/Legal Director at Law Firm
Law Firm is looking to make a strategic hire to bolster their Education practice by recruiting an experienced Education Corporate lawyer. This role would focus predominantly on Education and is aimed at an individual who is looking to build (or continue to build) their profile in the Education sector.
## Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidate will have an excellent knowledge of the law yet be able to think commercially and analytically so as to provide accurate and practical advice to our clients, with an ability to think clearly under pressure and write concisely. The candidate should have a strong academic background as well as 8 years PQE, and good level of experience of working within the education sector. An interest in business development is desirable.
## Purpose of Job
The successful candidate will be responsible for advising higher and further education institutions, training providers, independent schools and academies and local authorities on a broad range of corporate law, charity law, governance, regulatory and funding issues.
This will include:
- Advising on transactions involving private education institutions on a variety of share sales and asset sales including the sale of private higher education companies, private tertiary colleges, private nurseries and private school.
- Assisting with and project managing legal due diligence, drafting and reviewing principal transaction documents, assisting with disclosure exercises and drafting and reviewing ancillary documents.
- Assisting with pre- and post-sale re-organisations of private education groups, often with complex organisational structures requiring multiple steps and stages
- Advising on partnerships and collaborations between education institutions – drafting, reviewing and amending franchise agreements, study abroad agreements and dual award agreements.
- Setting up subsidiary companies for higher and further education institutions and advising on intragroup arrangements such as management and governance agreements.
- Providing governance advice and carrying out constitutional reviews for further education corporations, higher education institutions and academy trusts including obtaining Privy Council, Department for Education and Charity Commission consent to constitutional amendments.
- Advising on mergers of education institutions (HE, FE and independent schools)
- Co-ordinating banking/finance and real estate work streams, and advising on the statutory dissolution process.
- Advising on procurement disputes/issues relating to education institutions
- Assisting with applications for registration with the Charity Commission and Office for Students.
## Benefits
The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive salary and benefits package. Benefits include:
- 30 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays
- Long Service holiday award – 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service
- Private Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed)
- Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee)
- Staff Profit Share / Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share)
- Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance
- Paid ESG day (Environmental, Social and Governance)
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Subsidised gym membership
- Electric car scheme
- Eye Care Voucher
- Agile Working Policy
- Dress for your Day Policy
Law Firm is a flexible business which has embraced a hybrid working model where colleagues enjoy a mix of home and office working. We welcome applications from people looking for flexible, agile and part time roles.
## Senior Associate/Legal Director
Law Firm is looking to recruit an experienced Education Corporate lawyer who is looking to build (or continue to build) their profile in the Education sector. This is a strategic appointment which offers strong career progression opportunities for the right candidate.
The successful candidate will have:
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- Strong academic background.
- Good level of experience of working within the education sector
- An interest in business development.
The candidate will be responsible for advising higher and further education institutions, training providers, independent schools and academies and local authorities on a broad range of corporate law, charity law, governance, regulatory and funding issues.
The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive salary and a range of benefits including: 30 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays; Long Service holiday award – 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service; Private Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed); Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee); Staff Profit Share / Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share); Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance; Paid ESG day (Environmental, Social and Governance); Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave; Subsidised gym membership; Electric car scheme; Eye Care Voucher; Agile Working Policy; Dress for your Day Policy.
Law Firm has embraced a hybrid working model where colleagues enjoy a mix of home and office working. We welcome applications from people looking for flexible, agile and part time roles.
## Summary
Law Firm is looking to recruit an experienced Education Corporate lawyer to bolster their Education practice. The successful candidate will have at least 8 years PQE, a strong academic background and good level of experience of working within the education sector. They will also have an interest in business development.
The candidate will be responsible for advising higher and further education institutions, training providers, independent schools and academies and local authorities on a broad range of
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