SEN/Education Lawyer

3 month Contract With A local Authority Job Purpose To provide expert legal advice and representation on Special Educational Needs (SEN) and education law matters, supporting the Council in meeting its statutory responsibilities. The postholder will manage a varied caseload, provide clear and practical legal advice to client departments, and represent the Council in tribunals, court proceedings, and other legal forums where required. Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of SEN and education law matters, ensuring cases are progressed efficiently and within statutory timescales. Provide specialist legal advice to Council officers on SEN legislation, education law, and related statutory duties. Draft, review, and advise on legal documents, agreements, notices, and correspondence. Represent the Council in the First-tier Tribunal (SEND), judicial reviews, court proceedings, and other hearings where required. Advise on Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), school admissions, exclusions...

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