Job Description

42,839 - 54,495 per annum
A market supplement of 15% for 12 months is available to senior lawyers, who will be lawyers with substantial experience and knowledge in this area of law.
37 hours per week - part time work may be available
Based at City Hall, Bradford with the opportunity to work flexibly on a hybrid basis from home.
We are looking to recruit Education Lawyers with specific a focus on Special Educational Needs law to work in our friendly and supportive Education Employment and Litigation team.
The right candidates will:

• be either a solicitor, barrister or CILEX qualified and either have experience in Education Law and SEN law or can demonstrate a genuine interest in developing a specialism in these areas. The role could suit a lawyer who is looking for a new direction in their career.
• be open to developing their legal expertise in local government law and practices.

Bradford is a fantastic, diverse and vibrant city which is the UK City of Culture 2025. Boasting a recently beautifully refreshed and revitalised city centre including a new city centre park (Norfolk Gardens), a major new entertainment venue Bradford Live adjacent to the already highly successful Alhambra Theatre which is frequently the first theatre in the North to host long runs of West End shows; the opening of Darley Street Market and the renovated St George's Hall.
Further projects include a major regeneration project City Village creating 1000 homes in the city centre as well as the new BRIT school North - the only site for the BRIT school outside London. Significant investment has been announced for transport including a tram link to Leeds. The immediate surrounding area includes the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Saltaire; Howarth and Bronte Country and the stunning Ilkley Moor from which the Yorkshire Dales National Park is only 6 miles away. With the youngest population of any city in Europe Bradford has a bright and exciting future.
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact Andrew Machin or Joanne Gleeson
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Equal Opportunities
We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.
The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members. Closing date: 12 October 2025
For further information or to apply, please click on the 'Enquire/Apply' button below.

Skills Required