Senior Lawyer (Adults & SEN) - Public Sector Impact

LinsCare; Camden Town; In loco; GBP 68.000 - 97.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

LinsCare is seeking a Senior Lawyer for Adults and SEN to join the Camden-based local authority Legal Services team. The role focuses on high-quality legal advice and representation across adult social care and SEN matters, working with senior officers to ensure lawful decision-making and defensible outcomes.

The successful candidate will manage a demanding caseload, provide expert guidance on complex issues, and develop practical solutions aligned with the Council’s priorities, while mentoring

Competenze

• Qualified solicitor or barrister in England and Wales.
• Significant public sector/local authority experience.
• Strong knowledge of Adult Social Care and/or SEN law.
• Experience handling complex, contentious casework with tight deadlines.
• Excellent research, drafting, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to give clear, commercially aware advice to senior stakeholders.

Mansioni

• Provide high-quality legal advice on Adults and SEN matters.
• Advise senior officers and stakeholders on risks, obligations and actions.
• Manage a substantial caseload with deadlines and procedures.
• Draft documents, conduct research, and advise on new legislation and case law.
• Represent the Council in court and undertake advocacy where appropriate.
• Identify risks, make strategic decisions and escalate politically sensitive issues.
• Build relationships with internal and external partners and support committees.
• Prepare reports for meetings and provide legal input across the Council.

Conoscenze

Adult Social Care

SEN Law

Legal Research

Advocacy

Drafting

Negotiation

Stakeholder Mgmt

Independent Working

Formazione

Solicitor/Barrister (England & Wales)

Descrizione del lavoro

LinsCare is seeking a Senior Lawyer for Adults and SEN to join the Camden-based local authority Legal Services team. The role focuses on high-quality legal advice and representation across adult social care and SEN matters, working with senior officers to ensure lawful decision-making and defensible outcomes.

The successful candidate will manage a demanding caseload, provide expert guidance on complex issues, and develop practical solutions aligned with the Council’s priorities, while mentoring