Adults Social Care Lawyer – PO4

London Borough of Newham; London; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in London is seeking an Adults Social Care Lawyer to provide high-level legal advice and support in adult social care and safeguarding. The ideal candidate should be a qualified legal professional with expertise in local government and experience in supervising junior staff. This role demands a strong understanding of strategic legal frameworks and local government operations.

Qualifications

• Understanding of local government operations and challenges.
• Ability to contribute to setting the strategic direction of Legal Services.
• Knowledge of local government powers and duties.

Responsibilities

• Support high-level legal advice to Councils and Members.
• Provide legal expertise in adult social care and safeguarding.
• Supervise junior team members and trainees.

Skills

Understanding of local government operations

Strategic direction setting

Expertise in civil litigation

Specialization in adult social care

Education

Qualified solicitor, barrister, or chartered legal executive with practicing certificate

Job description

Adults Social Care Lawyer – PO4, London Borough of Newham

Client:

London Borough of Newham

Location:

London Borough of Newham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

65e233a31b29

Job Views:

12

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

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

Salary: £24.53

Job Purpose:

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 of legal work to enable the Councils to progress with their corporate goals.

To provide legal expertise in adult social care, safeguarding, and related areas, in a shared back-office support service, contributing to the delivery of high-quality, solution-focused legal work across multiple disciplines and sites, serving various organizations.

To supervise junior team members, including trainees and support staff.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Understanding of local government operations and challenges, including the financial, legal, and political context.
• Ability to contribute to setting the strategic direction of Legal Services and support the development of overarching 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.
• Specialization in adult social care, safeguarding, and related legal areas.
• Qualified solicitor, barrister, or chartered legal executive with a practicing certificate.