Adult Social Care Lawyer

Leicestershire County Council; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in England is seeking an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer to join their legal team. Responsibilities include providing legal support for vulnerable adults, advising on mental health and adult social care law. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with substantial experience in local authority legal work. This position offers a hybrid working model with an attractive benefits package, including generous leave and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous leave

Pension scheme

Employee discounts

Flexible working arrangements

Career development and mentoring opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor, barrister, or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives required.
• Experience in mental health law, Court of Protection, and adult protection is essential.
• Strong background in public law litigation and drafting legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex casework supporting vulnerable adults in the Court of Protection.
• Provide high-quality legal advice and advocacy.
• Support policy and practice development in adult social care law.

Skills

Qualified solicitor, barrister, or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives.

Substantial experience in local authority legal work, including mental health law.

Experience in public law litigation.

Drafting legal documents.

Understanding of adult social care functions.

Job description

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Adult Social Care Lawyer, Leicestershire

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

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 10th August 2025

Interview Date(s): TBC

Job Description

Leicestershire County Council is seeking an experienced solicitor to join our Adult Social Care legal team. The role involves supporting vulnerable adults, safeguarding, and legal advice related to mental health, mental capacity, and adult social care law.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handling complex casework supporting vulnerable adults in the Court of Protection.
• Providing high-quality legal advice and advocacy.
• Supporting policy and practice development in adult social care law.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualified solicitor, barrister, or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives.
• Substantial experience in local authority legal work, including mental health law, Court of Protection, judicial review, or adult protection.
• Experience in public law litigation, drafting legal documents, and understanding of adult social care functions.

Benefits:

• Attractive benefits package including generous leave, pension scheme, free parking, and employee discounts.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Career development and mentoring opportunities.

For further information or to apply, please contact Catherine Gorry at 0116 305 6160. The closing date for applications is 10th August 2025.

We encourage early applications as the vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.