Employment Partner or Senior Associate - Education Sector

Employment Partner or Senior Associate - Education Sector

Date: 2026-10-09T00:00:00

Location: Abbey Hey, Greater Manchester, GB, M18 8

Any: Yes

Employer: Weightmans

Closing Date: 2027-01-08T11:00:39.277

About your new role

Are you an Employment Partner or Senior Associate with a strong track record in the education or higher education sector? Are you looking for a senior platform where you can lead, grow, and shape a national employment offering within a market-leading education practice? If so, look no further... Weightmans is continuing to invest in and grow its Legal 500 Tier 1-ranked Education team, advising universities, FE colleges, academies and education bodies across the UK.

Our Education team is recognised for its deep sector expertise, collegiate culture, and consistently high-quality work. You'll be trusted with complex, meaningful matters that have real impact across the education landscape, working alongside colleagues who are highly engaged in the sector and committed to excellence.

The team operates as a full-service education practice, covering governance, student matters, commercial and regulatory work, real estate, construction and employment, pensions and immigration — all with a higher education focus. Acting for more than 25 universities at any one time, we offer the opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-profile matters that genuinely shape the future of education.

We are experiencing significant growth in the employment advisory space with a spate of recent tender wins at group clients, which presents opportunities for someone to lead and grow our employment offerings in this space.

Partners will have the opportunity to further develop their practice within a national platform, supported by strong sector credentials, an established client base, and the flexibility to grow in line with personal and commercial ambitions.

Senior Associates will find a clear pathway to progression, genuine responsibility, and the chance to shape workstreams and relationships within a supportive, collegiate environment.

Why Weightmans?

• Legal 500 Tier 1 Education practice


• National platform with sector-focused strategy


• High-quality, varied, and purposeful work


• A genuinely collegiate, people-first culture


• Flexible and agile working

This role can be considered for various locations.

About You

If you're an Employment Partner looking to build a sustainable practice within a respected national education team, we would welcome a confidential conversation. We are open to Senior Associates and Partners, including those ready for partnership, and will also consider exceptional candidates with the right expertise and potential.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates are encouraged to reach out directly. For inquiries or more details, feel free to contact us. Our recruitment team members are here to assist.

Why work for us

Come and join our award-winning organisation and be part of a team where people truly matter. Weightmans is a leading national law firm, with strong international capabilities.

Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 19th consecutive year at Britain's Top Employers awards, and ranking top 10 in the list. The firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.

Why work for us? Take a look: Work for Weightmans: voted a top employer | Weightmans. This link contains information regarding Culture, Benefits, D&I, Recruitment Agency PSL/Non PSL, and Eligibility to work in the UK information.

Work for a firm where people matter - work for Weightmans.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to reach their full potential. Our people-first culture is at the heart of everything we do, making Weightmans a place where you can develop your career and thrive.

Curious about what it is like to work at our firm? Visit our Life at Weightmans page for insights into our employee initiatives, responsible business commitments, and much more!

All Locations

• Birmingham


• Leeds


• Leicester


• Liverpool


• London


• Manchester


• Newcastle

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Depending on experience

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Permanent

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About your new role Are you an Employment Partner or Senior Associate with a strong track record in the education or higher education sector? Are you looking for a senior platform where you can lead, grow, and shape a national employment offering within a market-leading education practice? If so, look no further...Weightmans is continuing to invest in and grow its Legal 500 Tier 1-ranked Education team, advising universities, FE colleges, academies and education bodies across the UK.Our Education team is recognised for its deep sector expertise, collegiate culture and consistently high-quality work. You'll be trusted with complex, meaningful matters that have real impact across the education landscape, working alongside colleagues who are highly engaged in the sector and committed to excellence.The team operates as a full-service education practice, covering governance, student matters, commercial and regulatory work, real estate, construction and employment, pensions and immigration -
all with a higher education focus. Acting for more than 25 universities at any one time, we offer the opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-profile matters that genuinely shape the future of education.We are experiencing significant growth in the employment advisory space with a spate of recent tender wins at group clients which represents opportunities for someone to lead and grow our employment offerings in this space.Partners will have the opportunity to further develop their practice within a national platform, supported by strong sector credentials, an established client base and the flexibility to grow in line with personal and commercial ambitions.Senior Associates will find a clear pathway to progression, genuine responsibility, and the chance to shape workstreams and relationships within a supportive, collegiate environment.Why Weightmans?Legal 500 Tier 1 Education practiceNational platform with sector-focused strategyHigh-quality, varied and purposeful workA genuinely
collegiate, people-first cultureFlexible and agile workingThis role can be considered for various locationsAbout YouIf you're an Employment Partner looking to build a sustainable practice within a respected national education team, we would welcome a confidential conversation. We are open to Senior Associates and Partners, including those ready for partnership, and will also consider exceptional candidates with the right expertise and potential. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates are encouraged to reach out directly. For inquiries or more details, feel free to contact us. Our recruitment team members are here to assist.Why work for usCome and join our award-winning organisation and be part of a team where people truly matter. Weightmans is a Leading national law firm, with strong international capabilities.Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 19th consecutive year at Britain's Top Employers awards, and ranking top 10 in the list, the firm has also secured top
positions in Chambers UK.Why work for us? Take a look: Work for Weightmans: voted a top employer | WeightmansThis link contains information regarding Culture, Benefits, D&I, Recruitment Agency PSL/Non PSL and Eligibility to work in the UK information.Work for a firm where people matter - work for WeightmansWe welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to reach their full potential. Our people-first culture is at the heart of everything we do, making Weightmans a place where you can develop your career and thrive.Curious about what is it like to work at our firm? Visit our Life at Weightmans page for insights into our employee initiatives, responsible business commitments and much more!All LocationsBirmingham, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool, London, Manchester, NewcastleAll Locations is a required fieldPositionPlease SelectSalary