Principal Adult Social Care Lawyer

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Yorkshire is seeking a qualified Adult Social Care Lawyer for the Principal Adult Lawyer role. This opportunity offers a competitive salary between £52,000 - £59,000 per annum along with flexible hybrid working. As a Principal, you will manage a small team, handle complex adult social care cases, and lead on team improvement initiatives. This role also provides excellent training, generous annual leave, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Legal assistant support

Fantastic training and development opportunities

Competitive salary

Local government pension scheme

Flexible and hybrid working

Generous annual leave allowance

Flexi time

Salary sacrifice scheme for extra leave

Family friendly policies

Discounts on parking

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Barrister is required.
• Good understanding of COP and Adult Social Care law is beneficial.
• Previous management experience is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Line manage a small number of lawyers.
• Handle a caseload of ASC matters.
• Provide advocacy in court.
• Assist team with complex matters.
• Lead on team improvement.

Skills

Understanding of COP

Experience in Adult Social Care law

Legal management skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister

Job description

Principal Adults Lawyer

£52,000 - £59,000 per annum

Hybrid working - once per week in the office

Sellick Partnership is excited to be recruiting for a local authority in Yorkshire on a permanent basis. We are seeking an Adult Social Care Lawyer to step into a Principal role.

About the Principal Adult Care Lawyer opportunity

This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to step up into a Principal role and will provide you with the opportunity to take the lead on complex matters, alongside the training and development of a busy and growing team.

The duties of the successful Principal Adult Lawyer role will include

• Directly line manage a small number of lawyers
• Handling a caseload of ASC matters, including COP work, DOLS, ordinary residence, mental health act advice
• Advocacy in court
• Assisting the team with complex matters
• Dealing with 1:1s
• Leading on improvement of the team with policies and procedures

The benefits of the successful Principal Adult Lawyer role will include

• Legal assistant support
• Fantastic training and development opportunities
• Competitive salary.
• Excellent local government pension scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working.
• Generous annual leave allowance, increasing with length of service
• Flexi time
• Salary sacrifice scheme for extra annual leave, cycle to work, home electronics and childcare vouchers.
• Family friendly policies including; excellent maternity, paternity and adoption entitlements.
• Discounts on parking

Experience required for the Adult Lawyer role

For this role you must be a qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister. We are keen to hear from candidates that have a good understanding of COP and Adult Social Care law but previous management experience isn't essential.

This role will provide you with the perfect opportunity to prove yourself in a dynamic team environment.

How to apply for the Principal Adult Lawyer role

If you are interested in the Principal Adult Lawyer opportunity, please apply by CV immediately to be considered for shortlisting. Alternatively, should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying, please contact Sara Robinson in the Sellick Partnership Manchester office.

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