Senior Lawyer (Adult Social Care)

JR United Kingdom; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking local authority legal team as a Senior Lawyer specializing in Adult Social Care. This role offers the chance to shape the future of social care law while providing expert legal advice and representation. You'll manage a varied caseload, mentor junior lawyers, and ensure compliance on major council projects. Enjoy a flexible hybrid working model with opportunities for career development and a supportive work-life balance. Your contributions will have a meaningful impact on protecting and empowering vulnerable adults in the community.

Benefits

Flexible working

Career development opportunities

Work-life balance support

Comprehensive benefits package

Pension scheme

Generous leave entitlement

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in adult social care law.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on adult social care matters.
• Lead and manage a diverse caseload, drafting complex legal documents.
• Support and mentor junior legal team members.

Skills

Adult Social Care Law

Legal Advice

Communication Skills

Document Drafting

Stakeholder Management

Education

Solicitor/Barrister/Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

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

• A Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives.
• Significant post-qualification experience in adult social care law.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Why Join Us?

• 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.