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Adults Social Care Lawyer – PO4
TN United Kingdom
Greater London
On-site
GBP 40,000 - 70,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player is seeking a skilled Adults Social Care Lawyer to provide high-level legal advice and support to councils. This role involves contributing to strategic legal solutions in adult social care and safeguarding, while supervising junior team members. The successful candidate will navigate the complexities of local government and ensure compliance with legal standards. If you are a qualified solicitor or barrister with a passion for public service and legal excellence, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the community.
Qualifications
- Understanding of local government workings and challenges.
- Experience in adult social care and safeguarding legal areas.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-level legal advice to Councils and Members.
- Supervise junior team members and contribute to legal solutions.
Skills
Education
Job description
Client: London Borough of Newham
Location: London Borough of Newham, United Kingdom
Job Category: Work abroad, Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 65e233a31b29
Job Views: 11
Posted: 26.04.2025
Expiry Date: 10.06.2025
Job Category: Legal (Specialist)
Location: London Borough of Newham
Hours Per Week: 36.00
Start Date: Immediate start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:00
To support the provision of strategic, high-level legal advice to the Councils, Members, and Officers, and support the provision of legal solutions in relevant areas to enable the Councils to progress with their corporate goals. To provide legal expertise in adult social care, safeguarding, and related areas, contributing to high-quality, solution-focused legal work across multiple sites and organizations. To supervise junior team members, including trainees and support staff.
- An understanding of local government workings, challenges of the new local government agenda, and the financial, legal, and political context.
- Ability to contribute to setting the strategic direction of Legal Services and support the development of service strategies and plans with partners.
- Knowledge of local government powers and duties, and expertise in at least one of the following areas: civil litigation, procurement & contract, planning, development.
- Experience in adult social care, safeguarding, and related legal areas.
Applicants must be a solicitor, barrister, or chartered legal executive holding a valid practicing certificate.
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Created on 26/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom
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