Social Care Lawyer

Law Staff; Hartford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

22% pension

Multiple office locations

Leadership and career progression

Job summary

Law Staff seeks a Senior Lawyer – Adult Social Care to lead a public sector legal team, handling complex adult social care and community care matters with strategic input across multiple offices.

The role combines leadership, business development, and training responsibilities, with flexible and hybrid working arrangements and a competitive salary. Qualified solicitors in social care are encouraged to apply and contribute to client service excellence.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor/barister/chartered legal executive with social care experience.
• Strong advocacy and court procedure knowledge, Court of Protection experience helpful.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a legal team in a public sector setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of solicitors, trainees, and paralegals.
• Handle complex adult social care and community care matters.
• Provide expert legal advice to public sector clients.
• Conduct advocacy in courts and tribunals when required.
• Support recruitment, appraisals, and team development.
• Deliver training and legal briefings to clients and stakeholders.
• Support business development and strengthen client relationships.
• Ensure compliance with SRA, Lexcel, and internal standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Adult social care law

Advocacy

Court of Protection

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Senior Lawyer – Adult Social Care role

The role offers Flexible and hybrid working options, an award winning 22% pension and the opportunity to work across multiple office locations with leadership and career progression opportunities.

Our client is seeking a Senior Lawyer – Adult Social Care to join their established public sector legal team. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a leadership role, combining complex casework with team management responsibilities.

About the Firm

Our client is a respected legal services provider supporting public sector organisations. They are known for delivering high-quality, innovative legal advice across community care, health, and litigation matters, with a strong focus on collaboration, development, and client service excellence.

Social Care Lawyer position overview:

The successful Senior Lawyer – Adult Social Care will lead and manage a team of legal professionals while handling complex and high-value matters. This role involves advising public sector clients on adult social care and community care law, alongside contributing to business development, training, and strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities of the Social Care Lawyer

• Managing and supervising a team of solicitors, trainees, and paralegals
• Handling complex adult social care and community care matters
• Providing expert legal advice to public sector clients
• Conducting advocacy in courts and tribunals where required
• Supporting recruitment, appraisals, and team development
• Delivering training and legal briefings to clients and stakeholders
• Supporting business development and strengthening client relationships
• Ensuring compliance with SRA, Lexcel, and internal standards

Requirements of the Social Care Lawyer

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive
• Strong experience in adult social care /community care law
• Experience of advocacy and knowledge of Court of Protection and Civil Procedure Rules
• Experience of judicial review proceedings
• Proven ability to manage, supervise, and develop a team
• Strong communication, organisation, and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and competing priorities

The Benefits of the Social Care Lawyer role

• Competitive salary £50,000 - £60,000
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Award winning 22% pension
• Opportunity to work across multiple office locations
• Leadership and career progression opportunities
• Exposure to high-quality, complex public sector work
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

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