Senior Lawyer Team Manager

inploi; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Rochdale is seeking an Adults Senior Lawyer Team Manager to deliver high-quality legal services in Adult Social Care law. The successful candidate will provide expert legal advice, lead on complex cases, and supervise junior lawyers. A commitment to safeguarding and outstanding communication skills are essential. This role offers the opportunity to support strategic projects within the legal framework of social care, alongside a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Casual User Car Allowance

Service-related benefits for prior tenure in Greater Manchester

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in Adult Social Care law and related litigation.
• Can manage a varied and demanding caseload confidently.
• Experience supporting talent and team building.
• Commitment to Rochdale’s values.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on Adult Social Care law.
• Lead on complex cases ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers.
• Support policy development within Adult Social Care.

Skills

Expert legal advice

Advocacy skills

Negotiation skills

Drafting skills

Client engagement

Job description

Are you an experienced solicitor with a passion for delivering high-quality legal services in Adult Social Care law? We are seeking a Adults Senior Lawyer Team Manager to join our dynamic Legal Services team and play a key role in supporting the Council’s statutory duties and safeguarding responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice and representation on all aspects of Adult Social Care law, including Mental Capacity Act, Care Act, Court of Protection, and safeguarding matters.
• Lead on complex cases, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice.
• Work collaboratively with internal departments and external partners to achieve positive outcomes for vulnerable adults.
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers, contributing to the development of the team.
• Support strategic projects and policy development within the Adult Social Care legal framework.

Qualifications & Experience

• Has substantial experience in Adult Social Care law and related litigation
• Possesses excellent advocacy, negotiation, and drafting skills
• Can manage a varied and demanding caseload with confidence and professionalism.
• Excellent at communication, negotiation, and client engagement.
• Experience supporting talent and team building.
• Commitment to Rochdale’s values and cooperative ways of working.

About us

Casual User Car Allowance is payable

At Rochdale Borough Council we are committed to our Values and Behaviours.

• Proud of the difference we make
• Passionate about the diversities of the Borough
• Pioneering and Open in our Approach

This organisation has signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. This means we will recognise your continuous or ‘unbroken’ service in any Greater Manchester local authority or NHS organisation, Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service or Greater Manchester Combined Authority; giving you access to our service-related benefits.

Application Process

To apply for this job role please complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the person specification of the job role.

Please include reference to your qualifications that are specified on the person specification within your application.

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects staff to share this commitment.

If you are interested in what we are offering, and have the skills we are looking for we want to hear from you. If you would like to discuss the post further please contact Suzanne Antrobus Assistant Director Legal, Governance and Coroners and Monitoring Officer on 01706924729.

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

Supporting Documents

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