Overview

HB Public Law

Roles Available at Lawyer and Senior Lawyer Level

Lawyer Salary Banding: £48,102 - £56,655

Senior Lawyer Salary Banding: £56,619 - £64,407

Join One of London's Leading Shared Legal Practices

HB Public Law is an innovative and ambitious shared legal service operated by and based in the London Borough of Harrow and providing legal support to the London Boroughs of Harrow, Barnet and Hounslow, together with Slough Borough Council. HB Public Law are looking to recruit a Lawyer or Senior Lawyer to join their highly regarded Education team.

This is a unique opportunity to undertake a varied and rewarding caseload, potentially across four local authorities, advising on matters that have a direct impact on local communities.

Applications from newly qualified lawyers with education law and SEN tribunal experience, as well as a determination to learn, are welcome. Whether you are currently working in local government, private practice or another relevant environment, we would be keen to hear from you.

Responsibilities of the Education Lawyer:

The successful Education Lawyer will advise and represent our local authority and school clients in respect of a broad spectrum of education work. The majority of the work will consist of SEN tribunal appeals , but there is a variety of other work available including claims for judicial review, admissions appeals, providing advice in respect of school suspensions and exclusions, advising in respect of complaints at all stages and providing ad hoc advice in respect of other education-related matters

Depending on experience, the Education Lawyer will also support and mentor junior colleagues, contribute to training initiatives and help develop best practice across the team.

What the successful Education Lawyer will need:

We are looking for individuals who are motivated, collaborative and committed to delivering high-quality legal services.

You will be:

A qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX) with litigation practising rights,
Experienced in SEN tribunal cases and general education law
Comfortable managing your own caseload and prioritising competing demands
A strong communicator with excellent client care skills

We welcome applications from:

Local authority, private practice or public sector Education Lawyers

Why Join HB Public Law?

This is a unique opportunity to develop your career within a supportive, friendly and highly experienced team that values collaboration, learning and professional development. Working across more than one local authority provides exposure to a breadth of work rarely available within a single organisation, allowing you to develop a wide range of expertise and gain experience of complex and challenging cases. HB Public Law are committed to supporting lawyers' development and have a strong track record of helping people progress throughout their careers.

In addition, HB Public Law offer:

Local Government Pension Scheme
Excellent learning and development opportunities (including career progression)
Cycle Scheme
Green Car Benefit Scheme
Civil Service Sports Council membership
Staff discounts and wellbeing support initiatives

Working Arrangements

HB Public Law operate from a hybrid office, and lawyers typically attend the office two days per week (which could include our client offices), together with any required tribunal attendance and client meetings (where these are not held remotely).

Apply Now

Are you keen to join a friendly team with varied education work while making a real difference across four local authorities? We’d love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about this role please contact

Sharon.Clarke@harrow.gov.uk

Closing Date: 15/11/2026

Proposed interview dates: 20, 24, 25 , 27 November

About You

The successful candidate will be required to carry a full caseload dealing with SEND Tribunal cases, advising and preparing responses for the Tribunal, and advising in respect of school admissions, exclusions and complaint matters, including LGSCO responses for Local authority clients and advising schools in respect of a variety of matters including exclusion matters and complaints. The candidate will also advise schools in respect of Governing Body Exclusion Panels and Independent Review Panels as well as separately advising panels from time to time

You will be required to pick up a caseload from the outset.

There may be opportunities for the right candidate to develop knowledge in the Employment and Adult work within the team

The closing date for all applications is 15th November 2026.

Related Documents

For more information, please refer to Role Profile/ Selection Criteria