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Education Partner
Experienced Education Lawyer – State Funded Schools (Regulatory, Risk & Resolution)
At VWV, we’re seeking a technically excellent and engaging Education Lawyer with a specialism in public law matters for academies and state schools to join our Regulatory, Risk & Resolution team as the state-funded schools lead.
About Us
We are a top 100 full-service law firm with 630+ employees, operating across London, Bristol, Birmingham, and Watford (now on a hybrid working model). Specialising in education, charities, and regulatory advice, we’re nationally ranked (e.g., Tier 1 for schools’ practice) and recognised for our innovation, expertise, and collaborative, non-hierarchical culture.
Our approach is built on people and culture—we pride ourselves on being friendly, inclusive, and forward-thinking, attracting both high-calibre talent and leading clients.
Our Regulatory, Risk & Resolution team supports clients across the education, charity, and healthcare sectors, helping them navigate:
- Registration and inspection processes
- Governance, critical incidents, and complaints
- Claims, judicial reviews, and strategic risk management
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Led by Tabitha Cave, our team consists of 6 partners, 22 lawyers, and 4 support colleagues—growing through dynamic work driven by legal and sectorpolitical developments.
The Role
We’re looking for an experienced Education Lawyer with deep expertise in public law matters for state-funded schools, including:
- Advising multi-academy trusts (MATs), single-academy trusts (SATs), and state schools on:
- Registration & Inspection (Ofsted, sector-specific regulations)
- Critical incident management
- Admissions arrangements & appeals
- Complaints procedures
- SEND (Special Educational Needs & Disabilities) and discrimination claims
- Pupil discipline, investigations, and fair decision-making
- Safeguarding
- Civil claims and judicial reviews
- Collaborating with our AMS (Academy Matters and Schools) sector team for comprehensive support.
Ideally, you’ll bring: ✔ Strong sector profile and technical excellence ✔ Exceptional communication and project management skills ✔ Experience or existing client relationships in state-funded education (though not compulsory) ✔ Hybrid working capability—we’d like you to work in-office a minimum 2 days per week, with flexibility otherwise.
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Why Choose VWV?
- Leaders in the Field – Work alongside top-ranked lawyers, innovative commentators, and leading clients across the sector.
- High-impact Work – Advise household-name institutions on complex, forward-thinking legal challenges.
- Culture & Development – A welcoming, inclusive environment where collaboration and growth are prioritised (see our culture video for more).
- Innovation – We continuously develop new products and services, from advisory support to tailored solutions, ensuring smart, client-focused outcomes.
Ready to Apply?
If you’d like further details before proceeding, get in touch with Zena Phillips, Talent Acquisition Advisor, confidentially via: 📧 zphillips@vwv.co.uk ✆ 07393 148 657
Alumni and recruiting agencies with suitable candidates are also welcome to explore this opportunity.
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