Senior Lawyer (Adult Social Care)

Venn Group - Birmingham; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking local authority in Birmingham seeks a Senior Lawyer specializing in Adult Social Care. This full-time, permanent position involves advising on complex legal matters, managing a varied caseload, and mentoring junior team members. The role offers a hybrid working model with flexible hours and a comprehensive benefits package aimed at fostering professional development and work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working

Career development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Supportive environment for work-life balance

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in adult social care law.
• Ability to manage multiple cases effectively under pressure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on adult social care matters.
• Manage a diverse caseload and draft complex legal documents.
• Support and mentor junior legal team members.

Skills

Communication

Research

Legal Representation

Advisory Work

Education

Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales

Barrister

Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives

Job description

Senior Lawyer (Adult Social Care) - Full-time, Permanent, Hybrid
Shape the future of Adult Social Care law in a dynamic local authority setting.

About the Role

Join a forward-thinking local authority legal team dedicated to delivering high-quality legal services that positively impact the community. As a Senior Lawyer (Adult Social Care), you will play a key role in advising on complex legal matters and handling a varied caseload.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice and representation on adult social care matters to Council Members and Officers.
• Lead and manage a diverse caseload, drafting complex legal documents and preparing instructions for Counsel.
• Offer legal guidance on major council projects, ensuring compliance and risk management.
• Represent the Council at meetings, committees, and panels, delivering procedural and constitutional advice.
• Support and mentor junior legal team members, deputising for the Principal Adult Social Care Lawyer as required.
• Keep abreast of legislative changes, case law, and policy updates, delivering training sessions to internal teams.
• Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance service delivery.

About You

We are looking for a skilled and motivated legal professional with:

• A Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales, Barrister, or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, or equivalent substantial legal experience.
• Significant post-qualification experience in adult social care law, including legal representation and advisory work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal matters clearly.
• Excellent research skills to provide well-informed legal advice.
• Ability to manage multiple cases effectively under pressure while meeting deadlines.

Why Join?

• Flexible working: Hybrid model with up to 3 days remote working per week.
• Career development: Opportunities for training, mentoring, and leadership responsibilities.
• Work-life balance: Supportive environment with reasonable caseload expectations.
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, and professional development support.
• Meaningful impact: Your work will contribute directly to protecting and empowering vulnerable adults in the community.

Apply Now

If you are a dedicated legal professional looking to make a real difference in adult social care law, we want to hear from you.