Senior Lawyer (Adult Social Care)

Venn Group; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal team in the UK seeks a Senior Lawyer specializing in Adult Social Care. This role involves advising Council Members, managing a diverse caseload, and mentoring junior team members while ensuring compliance and delivering effective legal services. Join us to make a positive community impact through your expertise in law.

Benefits

Flexible working

Career development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package including pension

Work-life balance support

Qualifications

• Solicitor, Barrister, or equivalent substantial legal experience.
• Significant post-qualification experience in adult social care law.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on adult social care matters.
• Manage a diverse caseload, drafting complex legal documents.
• Represent the Council at meetings and deliver procedural advice.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Research

Case management

Education

Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales or equivalent

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22.06.2025

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06.08.2025

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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.