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**Employment Associate – Education Sector** An opportunity has arisen for an Employment Associate with 3+ years’ PQE to join a highly regarded team in Cheltenham, advising clients across the education sector. This role offers the chance to develop a specialist practice working with a diverse range of educational institutions, from independent schools and academies to colleges and universities. You’ll handle varied, often complex employment matters while building long-term client relationships in a sector with genuine social impact. **The Role** You’ll work closely with colleagues across the Employment and Education teams, providing practical, commercially focused advice to educational institutions and their senior leadership teams. Your work will include: * Advising on day-to-day employment and HR matters. * Handling complex staffing issues, disciplinary and grievance proceedings. * Advising on safeguarding-related employment issues. * Supporting senior appointments, exits and organisational restructures. * Advising on the employment aspects of academy conversions, mergers and governance changes. * Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, policies and staff handbooks. * Building trusted relationships with governors, heads, bursars, COOs and senior leadership teams. * Delivering clear, pragmatic advice that reflects the operational realities and specific challenges facing education clients. You’ll join a collaborative practice with an established client base of more than 300 educational institutions, offering exposure to high-quality work and the opportunity to develop your profile within this specialist sector. **About You** We’re keen to hear from an Employment Solicitor who enjoys working closely with clients and is looking to develop their expertise within a collaborative, people-focused team. You’ll ideally have: * At least 3 years’ PQE in employment law. * Strong technical ability and excellent drafting skills. * Experience advising education clients, or a genuine interest in developing a specialism in the sector. * The confidence and interpersonal skills to manage client relationships effectively. * A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to complex issues. * Commercial awareness and an interest in business development. * A collaborative mindset and a commitment to delivering excellent client service. Experience in higher education employment matters would be advantageous, but is not essential. Previous education sector experience is also welcome rather than a requirement. **Why Apply?** * **Quality of work:** Advise a broad range of educational institutions on varied and complex employment matters. * **Specialist development:** Build expertise in a distinctive sector, with opportunities to develop a strong professional profile. * **Established client base:** Work with a wide range of education clients, supported by an experienced and well-regarded practice. * **Collaborative environment:** Join a supportive team that values approachability, knowledge-sharing and practical advice. * **Career progression:** Benefit from opportunities to take on responsibility, develop client relationships and progress your career. * **Meaningful work:** Help educational organisations navigate people-related challenges and make informed decisions that affect their staff and wider communities. The firm offers a competitive benefits package, including private medical insurance, income protection, bonus scheme, pension, life assurance, 28 days’ annual leave plus public holidays, and a range of additional employee benefits.