Social Care Lawyer

Overview

Senior Lawyer – Adult Social Care role with flexible and hybrid working options. The role offers career progression opportunities within a public sector legal team and involves leadership responsibilities along with complex casework.

Our client is a respected legal services provider supporting public sector organisations, delivering high-quality, innovative legal advice across community care, health, and litigation matters, with a focus on collaboration and client service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of solicitors, trainees, and paralegals
• Handle complex adult social care and community care matters
• Provide expert legal advice to public sector clients
• Conduct advocacy in courts and tribunals where required
• Support recruitment, appraisals, and team development
• Deliver training and legal briefings to clients and stakeholders
• Support business development and strengthen client relationships
• Ensure compliance with SRA, Lexcel, and internal standards

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• Competitive salary £50,000 – £60,000
• 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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