Job Description:

QUALIFIED SOLICITOR (Maternity Cover)

£57,072 (Manager Pay Scale 3)

Leicester/Hybrid

Full-Time

Fixed Term (12 months)

Use your legal expertise to make a real difference to the lives and careers of education leaders across the UK.

Make A Difference

ASCL is looking to appoint a new member of our legal team on a fixed-term basis to cover a period of maternity leave.

Why This Role Matters

ASCL is seeking to appoint a qualified solicitor looking for a unique and rewarding opportunity to work in-house within a dynamic and highly respected legal department. This role offers the chance to undertake varied and meaningful legal work while supporting senior leaders across the education sector.

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for an individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who can build positive working relationships with members, colleagues, external solicitors, barristers and other stakeholders. Strong organisational skills, sound judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities are essential, as is a commitment to providing a high-quality service to members.

What You’ll Be Doing

Working alongside a team of experienced solicitors and reporting directly to ASCL's Senior Solicitor, the successful candidate will be a qualified employment solicitor with excellent legal knowledge, strong advocacy skills and the ability to provide clear, practical and effective advice. They will be confident responding to legal queries from members, officers and colleagues, managing cases independently, and representing members before employment tribunals, regulatory bodies and courts. The role also requires the ability to deliver presentations and training, contribute to the development of ASCL's legal services, and keep abreast of legal developments affecting the employment/education sector.

What We Offer

ASCL is an equal opportunities employer and offers a very generous package of benefits including

• Flexible working: Flexible working – this role is Leicester-based with at least two days in our Leicester HQ office each week, and other days as required.
• Generous leave: 33 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Pension: 9% employer contribution.
• Professional development: Ongoing training and peer support.
• Expenses covered: Travel, home-working allowance, and equipment provided.
• Inclusive culture: We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities.

We encourage applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

This is a flexible working role, being Leicester-based with travel across England and Wales to meetings and events as required. Reasonable travel expenses, IT and telephone equipment will be provided.

INTERESTED?

The closing date for application is 4pm on Tuesday 1 September 2026.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 8 September 2026.

Start date: 1 November 2026 but dependent on individual circumstances.

TO APPLY

To download the job description and person specification, follow the link on the 'Apply here' button above (which will take you to Networx Recruitment's website). From there, please complete your email address in the top right-hand box and click on the green 'Apply Now' button and follow the online application process. If you have any queries, please contact Angela Stewart, Workplace and Facilities Manager in the first instance on (phone number removed).