Social Care Lawyer – Hybrid

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Senior Lawyer – Adult Social Care | Huntingdon / Hybrid | up to £60,300 per annum

This is an excellent opportunity to take on a leadership role, combining complex casework with team management responsibilities within an established public sector legal team.

The Firm

The 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.

The Role

The successful Senior Lawyer 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

  • 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 developmentDelivering training and legal briefings to clients and stakeholders
  • Supporting business development and strengthening client relationships
  • Ensuring compliance with SRA, Lexcel, and internal standards

About You

  • 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

Salary and Benefits

  • £52,400 – £60,300 per annum
  • 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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Senior Lawyer – Adult Social Care | Huntingdon / Hybrid | up to £60,300 per annum

This is an excellent opportunity to take on a leadership role, combining complex casework with team management responsibilities within an established public sector legal team.

The Firm

The 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.

The Role

The successful Senior Lawyer 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

  • 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 developmentDelivering training and legal briefings to clients and stakeholders
  • Supporting business development and strengthening client relationships
  • Ensuring compliance with SRA, Lexcel, and internal standards

About You

  • 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

Salary and Benefits

  • £52,400 – £60,300 per annum
  • 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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Posted: May 1st, 2026