Senior Solicitor – Employment Solicitor – Qualified to practice in England and Wales
Leicester/hybrid
Permanent
Full-time
Salary range £71,160 to £78,511
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on education and society?
The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) is a leading professional body
representing more than 25,000 school and college leaders across the UK. We speak on behalf of members and act on behalf of children and young people. Our work is driven by a strong moral compass, and we are proud to champion integrity, fairness, and excellence in education.
We are seeking a Senior Solicitor to lead our in-house legal department. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced employment solicitor with leadership experience to join a values-driven organisation where your work will be both challenging and deeply fulfilling.
Why join ASCL?
- Be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of educators and young people.
- Lead a dynamic legal team that supports senior leaders across the education sector.
- Work in a collaborative, hybrid environment with flexibility and purpose.
- Enjoy a generous benefits package and a culture of respect, inclusion, and professional growth.
Your role
As Senior Solicitor, you will:
- Manage and lead ASCL’s legal team, ensuring high-quality advice and representation for members.
- Provide internal legal guidance to ASCL staff and officers.
- Have care and conduct of your own cases by representing members in employment disputes, tribunals, professional discipline cases, inquests, and public inquiries.
- Deliver training and legal updates to support continuous professional development.
- Liaise with external legal partners and regulatory bodies.
About you
You are:
- A qualified Employment Solicitor (England and Wales). We feel that this role would suit someone with 10 years post-qualification experience (PQE).
- A confident leader with a track record of managing teams and complex legal matters.
- Skilled in handling your own caseload including tribunal litigation, regulatory representation, and strategic legal advice.
- Proficient at making swift, reasoned decisions and finding effective solutions.
- Passionate about education, justice, and making a difference.
Benefits
- 33 days holiday plus bank holidays
- 9% employer pension contribution
- Optional healthcare and discount schemes
- Cashback rewards
- Free parking at HQ
ASCL is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
INTERESTED?
The closing date for the application is 4pm on Monday 17 November 2025.
Interviews will be held at the ASCL HQ in Leicester on Tuesday 25 November 2025.
Start date: 1 January 2026 but dependent on individual circumstances.
TO APPLY
Please send a covering letter and CV to jobs@ascl.org.uk. If you have any queries, please contact Angela Stewart, Workplace and Facilities Manager in the first instance on 0116 299 1122.
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