REGIONAL SOLICITOR

Based in the NEU Yorkshire andHumber region (Doncaster, DN1 3NJ)

Permanent, full-time

£65,159 per annum rising to£68,155

The National Education Union is aforce for change in the world of education, bringing together more than 450,000educators in maintained and independent schools and colleges across the UK.

About you:

We are seeking a qualified andexperienced employment solicitor, with a minimum of two years postqualification experience and strong advocacy skills in Yorkshire and Humberregion, based in Doncaster.

This is an exciting opportunity tojoin our team of Employment Solicitors. NEU Solicitors play a crucial role inour work in the education sector, representing and supporting NEU members, repsand staff on employment law, professional regulation matters and casestrategies. Our solicitors also support legal training for members, reps andstaff.

The post is ideally suited tomotivated candidates with a passion for social justice, who wish to extendtheir employment law experience within a trade union environment. Thesuccessful candidate will be expected to manage their own time and caseload andpossess good all-round communications skills with the ability to relate topeople with different backgrounds.

• Meaningful, varied and rewardingwork supporting educators and advancing employment rights
• A collaborative and supportiveteam culture
• Hybrid working arrangements,which means you will typically work 9-5 and spend 3 days in the office and 2days working from home
• Annual leave of 35 days, plusChristmas closure days, reduced summer working hours and a generous pensionscheme
• Starting salary of £65,159,rising to £68,155 within 4 years
• We welcome applications fromthose wanting to work part time, job share or with other flexible workingoptions.

Further information:

If you would like to discuss therole to find our more, please contact Hannah Packham, Assistant GeneralSecretary: Regions, Wales, Representation, Advice and Legal Strategy on07557230348 (no recruitment agencies or advertisers please).

Further details can be downloadedfrom our website via the button below, where applicants will also be able tocomplete an online application on our recruitment portal, by the stated closingdate of mid-day Wednesday 1 October 2025.

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