Solicitor (Adult Social Care and Education)

SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Shrewsbury seeks a Solicitor for Adult Social Care. The role involves providing legal advice, managing cases, and advocacy work. The candidate should have relevant qualifications and good communication skills. The position offers a hybrid working model, generous annual leave, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave starting at 28 days

Access to retail discounts

Employer contribution to pension scheme

Supportive policies for parents

Flexible and agile working opportunities

Access to counselling services

Qualifications

• 12 months post-qualification experience in Adult Social Care law is desirable.
• Knowledge of Education and SEND law is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and representation to Adult Social Care.
• Manage own caseload and conduct advocacy when required.
• Handle a broad caseload of Adult Social Care legal work.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Client care skills

Teamwork abilities

Education

Solicitor, barrister, or FILEX qualification

Post-qualification experience in Adult Social Care law

Job description

Solicitor (Adult Social Care and Education)

PAY SCALE: Grade and SCP: Band 13, SCP 45-49
£48,710- £52,805

CONTRACT: PERMANENT - 32 hours

LOCATION: Hybrid / Shropshire Council Head Office in Shrewsbury

CLOSING DATE: 26 August 2025

Our vision is - Shropshire living the best life.

Shropshire Council is a unitary authority which serves the rural county of Shropshire. One of the most important things about working here is the knowledge that you're working to help others and the real sense of achievement and purpose that brings.

The people of Shropshire are rightly proud of their county's assets, its natural beauty, its history, its diverse economy, its vibrant culture.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity within Legal, Governance & Planning for a permanent role for a lawyer who specialises in or wishes to develop a career in Adult Social Care and Education legal work. We are recruiting a solicitor, barrister, or FILEX to join our busy, friendly, and motivated Adult Social Care legal team.

The main purpose of the role is to provide legal advice and representation to Adult Social Care and advise on duties under the Care Act 2014, COP, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Ordinary Residence, and Direct Payments. Knowledge of Education and SEND law is desirable.

The successful candidate will manage their own caseload and conduct advocacy when required.

12 months post-qualification experience in Adult Social Care law is desirable. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team, think quickly, and have excellent communication skills.

About you

The successful applicant will handle a broad caseload of Adult Social Care legal work, both within and outside the court arena. They should be an excellent communicator, capable of working independently and as part of a team, with strong client care skills. Managing a full caseload and prioritising conflicting deadlines are essential.

Knowledge of Education and SEND law is desirable.

This role involves occasional office work with a requirement to be physically present in Shropshire for a few days each month. The role also involves travel to meetings within the county and to court centres across the West Midlands and occasionally beyond.

Benefits

We value our employees and offer staff rewards and opportunities for development, including:

• Generous annual leave starting at 28 days, increasing to 33 days with service (pro-rata for part-time), plus an additional leave purchase policy.
• Access to a benefits platform with retail discounts and salary sacrifice schemes (cars, bikes, AVCs).
• Employer contribution to the Shropshire County Pension Scheme.
• Supportive policies for carers and parents (maternity, paternity, adoption, and special leave).
• Flexible and agile working opportunities, with a hybrid working model.
• Access to counselling and occupational health services.

How to apply

For an informal discussion, please contact Rhian Cains, Legal Team Manager - People, at 01743 252742 or [e-mail], or Miranda Garrard, Head of Legal and Democratic Services, at 01743 252751 or [e-mail].

When ready to apply, complete the online application form, outlining what you bring to the role and how you meet the job requirements as specified in the person specification. We look forward to hearing from you!