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Social Care Lawyer

Job Posted: 10 days ago

Salary: £ 52,400 - 60,300 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Huntingdon

Expire in: 17 days

Job Description

Senior Lawyer – Adult Social Care role The role offers Flexible and hybrid working options, an award winning 22% pension and the opportunity to work across multiple office locations with leadership and career progression opportunities.

Our client is seeking a Senior Lawyer – Adult Social Care to join their established public sector legal team. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a leadership role, combining complex casework with team management responsibilities. 

About the Firm
Our 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.

Social Care Lawyer position overview:

The successful Senior Lawyer – Adult Social Care 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 of the Social Care Lawyer:

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 development
Delivering training and legal briefings to clients and stakeholders
Supporting business development and strengthening client relationships
Ensuring compliance with SRA, Lexcel, and internal standardsRequirements of the Social Care Lawyer:

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 prioritiesThe Benefits of the Social Care Lawyer role:

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 environmentIf you’re a Social Care Lawyer, ready for your next step, apply today. Alternatively, contact Marcus Stevens Senior Recruiter at Law Staff, quoting reference 37729.

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