Adult Social Care Lawyer

Medirest Signature; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council seeks a qualified lawyer to join their Adult Social Care team. This role focuses on safeguarding vulnerable adults and involves detailed legal work within public law. We are looking for an applicant with experience in areas like mental health and the Court of Protection. Generous benefits include flexible working options and professional fee support.

Benefits

Generous leave

Pension scheme

Employee discounts

Professional fee support

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in local authority legal work.
• Experience in public law litigation and legal document drafting.
• Knowledge of mental health, mental capacity, and community care law.

Responsibilities

• Support a local authority in promoting equality for vulnerable community members.
• Handle safeguarding and adult protection issues.
• Provide legal advice on mental health and capacity matters.

Skills

Litigation skills

Advocacy

Legal drafting

Organizational skills

Public law knowledge

Communication

IT skills

Mental health law

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives

Job description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA

Worker Category: Hybrid Worker

Salary: £38,700 - £52,155 per annum (pro rata for part-time) plus a Golden Hello lump sum payment equal to 10% of salary on appointment

Working Hours: 37 Hours per Week

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 10th August 2025

Interview Date(s): TBC

Are you a qualified and experienced solicitor keen on promoting the equality and independence of vulnerable adults, alongside safeguarding and protection from abuse? If so, come and join our dedicated team of in-house Adult Social Care solicitors in this challenging and rewarding area of practice.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced lawyer, whether solicitor, barrister, or fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, with a background in private practice or local authority work. The role involves supporting a large local authority in promoting equality and independence for vulnerable community members, with responsibilities including safeguarding and adult protection issues. The successful candidate will have litigation skills, preferably within the Court of Protection welfare jurisdiction, and be capable of advocacy and legal advice on mental health, mental capacity, safeguarding, and related areas.

You will join a supportive team environment that values diverse skills and experiences, with opportunities to work on complex cases, develop advocacy skills, and receive guidance from experienced managers. Benefits include a comprehensive package with generous leave, pension scheme, parking, employee discounts, professional fee support, and flexible working options.

To learn more about working for Leicestershire, visit this link. For questions, contact Catherine Gorry at 0116 305 6160. The closing date is midnight on Sunday, 10th August 2025.

About You

Applicants must:

• Be qualified as an admitted Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives.
• Have recent substantial experience in local authority legal work, including at least two of the following: mental health law, deprivation of liberty safeguards, Court of Protection work, judicial review, or adult social care law.
• Have experience in public law litigation, including drafting legal documents.
• Possess knowledge of public sector and administrative law, mental health, mental capacity, and community care law.
• Be able to quickly assimilate information and provide effective legal advice and solutions.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders to influence outcomes.
• Have excellent organizational, IT, and legal drafting skills.

Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities and share the council’s values, providing evidence during the interview process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with disabilities.

Flexible Working

The council supports flexible working arrangements to help employees balance work and personal commitments. For discussions about flexible options, contact the provided details. More information about work styles can be found on the council’s career site.

Contact for Informal Discussion:

Name: Catherine Gorry

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

How to Apply

Leicestershire County Council encourages applications from diverse backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ communities, and people with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who meet the criteria will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. To apply, click 'Apply Now' and upload a supporting statement addressing the criteria. For technical issues, contact https://emss.org.uk/support. The council reserves the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.