Solicitor

Landscape Services; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Health and wellbeing support

Life assurance (4x salary)

Group pension scheme

Discretionary extra day at Christmas

Job summary

Invicta Law's Community Care team is seeking a qualified solicitor to lead Court of Protection proceedings and provide expert advice on adult social care matters for local authorities. You will handle welfare and deprivation of liberty cases with careful drafting and robust advocacy in a hybrid West Malling setting.

The role requires excellent drafting, strong client relations, and the ability to manage confidential information while meeting deadlines in a busy team environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with solid experience in adult social care law, including Court of Protection work.
• Excellent drafting and communication skills across written and verbal formats.
• Proven ability to manage confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• Confident in file management and legal research.

Responsibilities

• Act in Court of Protection proceedings, particularly relating to welfare and deprivation of liberty.
• Draft applications, file evidence and prepare for hearings on behalf of local authority clients.
• Provide legal advice on adult social care law, particularly mental capacity, and potentially safeguarding, mental health, and wider community care issues.
• Manage a busy caseload with minimal supervision while maintaining high professional standards.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships based on trust and reliability.
• Time-record accurately and manage workload efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Ensure all legal work complies with SRA standards and ethics.

Skills

Court of Protection

Adult social care law

Drafting

Client relations

Legal research

Advocacy

Job description

Location: Hybrid/West Malling

Salary/package: Up to £50k per annum (DOE)

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full time - 37 hours per week

Join our Community Care legal team at Invicta Law – a people-focused, purpose-driven organisation that makes a real difference in local communities. This is a rewarding opportunity for a qualified and experienced lawyer to work on impactful adult social care cases, especially in the Court of Protection.

Who we are

Invicta Law is a specialist public sector legal services provider and proud member of Commercial Services Group, which is one of the largest trading organisations of its kind in the UK. We provide expert legal advice to the public and third sector, with a mission to deliver high-quality, cost-effective legal services that support and protect the communities we serve. Within our experienced and supportive Community Care team, we focus on safeguarding the rights and wellbeing of vulnerable adults through dedicated legal expertise.

Why this role matters

This role plays a crucial part in supporting local authorities to comply with their adult social care legal duties. You will lead and manage legal proceedings in the Court of Protection and provide expert advice on critical areas of adult social care law. Your work will directly contribute to the protection of vulnerable individuals and the delivery of high-quality public services.

What you’ll be doing

• Act in Court of Protection proceedings, particularly relating to welfare and deprivation of liberty.

• Draft applications, file evidence and prepare for hearings on behalf of local authority clients.

• Provide legal advice on adult social care law, particularly mental capacity, and potentially safeguarding, mental health, and wider community care issues.

• Manage a busy caseload with minimal supervision while maintaining high professional standards.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships based on trust and reliability.

• Time-record accurately and manage workload efficiently to meet deadlines.

• Ensure all legal work complies with SRA standards and ethics.

What we’re looking for

• A qualified Solicitor with solid experience in adult social care law, including in particular mental capacity and Court of Protection work.

• Excellent drafting and communication skills across written and verbal formats.

• Proven ability to manage confidential and sensitive information appropriately.

• Confident in file management and legal research.

• Commercially aware and customer-focused approach.

• Advocacy experience desirable but not essential

• Resilient, motivated, and adaptable team player.

• Applicants from private practice or other legal backgrounds are welcome.

What you’ll get in return

• Salary of up to £50,000 per annum (depending on experience)

• 25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays and a discretionary extra day at Christmas (increasing to 27 days after 4 years of service)

• Birthday leave

• Hybrid working, subject to role requirements and service delivery

• Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme

• Life assurance cover (4x salary)

• Group pension scheme

• Additional benefits including retail, gym discounts and cycle to work scheme

• Tailored learning and development support

Why CSG?

CSG is the UK’s largest local authority-owned trading company (LATCO), generating over £800 million in revenue per annum and supporting more than 16,000 education and public sector customers globally.

We are growing through a combination of organic development, acquisitions and strategic partnerships. Our businesses deliver services across education, IT, HR, legal, energy, procurement and more, all focused on delivering meaningful impact.

As a locally owned organisation, we take pride in reinvesting a significant proportion of our profits into frontline services, helping strengthen the communities we serve.

Inclusion & Accessibility

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from suitably qualified people of all backgrounds.

As a member of Inclusive Employers with Silver Accreditation, we are actively building an environment that supports inclusion, flexibility and belonging for all colleagues.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our application and interview process; please let us know if you require any.