Senior SEN Lawyer
CV-LibraryPE29, Huntingdon, CambridgeshirepermanentPosted: 29 April 2026
Apply NowWe are currently partnering with a Legal Firm working on behalf of local authorities based in East Midlands, who are recruiting for a Senior SEN Lawyer with management responsibilities to join their growing team on a permanent or locum basis.
This is a full-time position with a salary band of £52,000 to £60,000 (subject to experience) and locum role is negotiable on experience.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
* To lead and manage a team of paralegals (where relevant management responsibilities may also include Trainee Solicitors and newly qualified lawyers)
* To work as part of a team in the provision of a professional legal service to a range of public sector and not for profit clients regarding SEN and education
* To manage a case load of complex cases, comprising mainly SEN Tribunal cases, with minimum supervision
* To attend client liaison meetings to discuss ongoing cases and provide reassurance of a high-quality service
* To undertake advocacy in case management hearings and final hearings in the first tier SEND Tribunal and to instruct counsel as appropriate
Skills and Experience required:
* Experience of SEN court and Tribunal procedures
* Experience of conducting complex caseloads
* Ability to conduct legal research, interpret legislation and summarise the key points of case law
Rewards and Benefits:
* Hybrid working
* Flexible working days
Working hours:
* 37 hours per week
* Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm
* On-site once per month
Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.
James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.
At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Don’t forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £250 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details
This is a full-time position with a salary band of £52,000 to £60,000 (subject to experience) and locum role is negotiable on experience.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
* To lead and manage a team of paralegals (where relevant management responsibilities may also include Trainee Solicitors and newly qualified lawyers)
* To work as part of a team in the provision of a professional legal service to a range of public sector and not for profit clients regarding SEN and education
* To manage a case load of complex cases, comprising mainly SEN Tribunal cases, with minimum supervision
* To attend client liaison meetings to discuss ongoing cases and provide reassurance of a high-quality service
* To undertake advocacy in case management hearings and final hearings in the first tier SEND Tribunal and to instruct counsel as appropriate
Skills and Experience required:
* Experience of SEN court and Tribunal procedures
* Experience of conducting complex caseloads
* Ability to conduct legal research, interpret legislation and summarise the key points of case law
Rewards and Benefits:
* Hybrid working
* Flexible working days
Working hours:
* 37 hours per week
* Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm
* On-site once per month
Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.
James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.
At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Don’t forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £250 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details