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Adults Social Care Lawyer – PO4, London Borough of Newham

London Borough of Newham

London Borough of Newham, United Kingdom

Other

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12.08.2025

26.09.2025

Job Category: Legal (Specialist)

Location: London Borough of Newham

Hours Per Week: 36.00

Start Date: Immediate start

Start Time: 09:00

End Time: 17:00

Salary: £24.53

To support the provision of strategic, high-level legal advice to the Councils, Members, and Officers, and support the provision of legal solutions in relevant areas of legal work to enable the Councils to progress with their corporate goals.

To provide legal expertise in adult social care, safeguarding, and related areas, in a shared back-office support service, contributing to the delivery of high-quality, solution-focused legal work across multiple disciplines and sites, serving various organizations.

To supervise junior team members, including trainees and support staff.

• Understanding of local government operations and challenges, including the financial, legal, and political context.
• Ability to contribute to setting the strategic direction of Legal Services and support the development of overarching strategies and plans with partners.
• Knowledge of local government powers and duties, and expertise in at least one of the following areas: civil litigation, procurement & contract, planning, development.
• Specialization in adult social care, safeguarding, and related legal areas.
• Qualified solicitor, barrister, or chartered legal executive with a practicing certificate.