Senior Lawyer (Adult Social Care)

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking local authority as a Senior Lawyer focused on Adult Social Care law. This role offers the opportunity to influence legal matters within the community, providing expert guidance, managing caseloads, and mentoring junior staff. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package while making a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Flexible working with up to 3 days remote

Career development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Work-life balance support

Training sessions for internal teams

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.
• Manage a diverse caseload and draft complex legal documents.
• Represent the Council at meetings and provide procedural advice.

Skills

Communication

Legal Advice

Caseload Management

Education

Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives

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northampton, United Kingdom

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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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.