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Senior Lawyer (Adult Social Care)
- Location Northamptonshire
- Job type Permanent
- Salary £48k - 57k per year
- Discipline Local Government & Public Sector Legal
- Reference 89094
Senior Lawyer (Adult Social Care) - Full-time, Permanent, Hybrid
Shape the future of Adult Social Care law in a dynamic local authority setting.
About the Role
Join a forward-thinking local authority legal team dedicated to delivering high-quality legal services that positively impact the community. As a Senior Lawyer (Adult Social Care), you will play a key role in advising on complex legal matters and handling a varied caseload.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert legal advice and representation on adult social care matters to Council Members and Officers.
- Lead and manage a diverse caseload, drafting complex legal documents and preparing instructions for Counsel.
- Offer legal guidance on major council projects, ensuring compliance and risk management.
- Represent the Council at meetings, committees, and panels, delivering procedural and constitutional advice.
- Support and mentor junior legal team members, deputising for the Principal Adult Social Care Lawyer as required.
- Keep abreast of legislative changes, case law, and policy updates, delivering training sessions to internal teams.
- Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance service delivery.
About You
We are looking for a skilled and motivated legal professional with:
- A Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales, Barrister, or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, or equivalent substantial legal experience.
- Significant post-qualification experience in adult social care law, including legal representation and advisory work.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal matters clearly.
- Excellent research skills to provide well-informed legal advice.
- Ability to manage multiple cases effectively under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Why Join?
- Flexible working: Hybrid model with up to 3 days remote working per week.
- Career development: Opportunities for training, mentoring, and leadership responsibilities.
- Work-life balance: Supportive environment with reasonable caseload expectations.
- Comprehensive benefits package including pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, and professional development support.
- Meaningful impact: Your work will contribute directly to protecting and empowering vulnerable adults in the community.
Apply Now
If you are a dedicated legal professional looking to make a real difference in adult social care law, we want to hear from you.