Adult Social Care Lawyer
Adult Social Care Lawyer
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02-08-2025
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3 months contract with local authority
We are seeking a Legal Advisor to provide high-quality legal advice and support to our clients including the Cabinet Committees other Council bodies and elected Members. The ideal candidate will ensure that legal services are cost-effective and aligned with the principles of good governance. Additionally the Legal Advisor will play a key role in supporting the development and delivery of relevant strategies policies and departmental projects to achieve key council and service objectives.
Principal Accountabilities
Responsibilities
- Deliver a high-quality sustainable legal service that complies with the Council s statutory and contractual obligations.
- Manage a caseload of complex work under minimal supervision including drafting legal documents responding to legal correspondence and advising at meetings.
- Provide advice to Chief Officers.
- Prepare reports and comments for reports to council cabinet committees and sub-committees.
- Assist in responding to legal questions from members of the council members of Parliament the ombudsman and external organizations within the specific area of activity under the supervision of the Senior Lawyer.
- Prepare cases for Courts Tribunals Inquests etc. including preparing pleadings.
- Present cases before courts and tribunals as required and where the post holder has a right of audience.
- Coordinate research upon legal questions arising from the work of the team including briefing Lawyers or Counsel.
- Determine the effect of new legislation and advise specifically on the impact of new legislation on the delivery of the council s services or functions and in relation to policy and procedure.
- Undertake client training.
- Ensure continuous improvements within the area of expertise and that the service is responsive to the changing environment.
- Maintain the improvement in equal opportunities in employment and service delivery.
- Undertake other duties commensurate with the general level of responsibility of the post.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Legal Advisor or similar role
- In-depth knowledge of legal principles and practices
- Strong analytical and research skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to manage a caseload of complex work
- Knowledge of statutory and contractual obligations
- Ability to work effectively under minimal supervision
- Relevant legal qualifications and certifications
Requirements: Admitted to the SRA or FCilex Proven experience as a practicing lawyer Strong analytical and research skills Excellent written and verbal communication abilities Ability to work independently and in a team Sound knowledge of legal procedures and regulations
Employment Type
Full Time
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