Senior Lawyer

CRA Group Recruitment And Payroll Ltd

Job Location:

Northampton - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

3 Month Contract With A Local Authority

Job Purpose

The Senior Lawyer Adult Social Care will provide expert legal advice and support to the Council on all aspects of adult social care law including safeguarding mental capacity and care provision. The postholder will manage a complex caseload represent the Council in courts and deputise for the Principal Lawyer as required. This role contributes to the delivery of a high-quality customer-focused legal service and ensures compliance with relevant legislation codes of practice and statutory guidance.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of adult social care matters providing timely and accurate legal advice.
Advise on the Councils responsibilities under the Care Act 2014 Mental Capacity Act 2005 Health and Social Care Act 2008 and Mental Health Act 1983.
Provide legal guidance on areas including ordinary residence safeguarding provider failure and S117 aftercare.
Submit applications to the Court of Protection and High Court including Deputyship welfare and best interests decisions DOLs S21a challenges judicial review and inherent jurisdiction cases.

Attend court hearings negotiate settlements and conduct advocacy independently.

Deputise for the Principal Lawyer and assist in the management supervision and development of the designated legal team.
Identify and implement developments in practice areas and share knowledge with colleagues.
Deliver training to Council departments on relevant legal issues.

Keep up to date with relevant legislation case law codes of practice and Council policies.
Promote a positive image of the Council and foster strong working relationships with colleagues external partners and stakeholders.
Contribute to the continuous development of a customer-focused inclusive legal service.
Demonstrate awareness of and adherence to health safety and welfare requirements including eliminating discriminatory practices.

Requirements

Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives or equivalent relevant experience.

Thorough knowledge of legislation governing Local Government.
Specialist knowledge of adult social care law and the designated legal teams service areas.

Highly developed written and oral communication skills.
Strong legal research and analytical skills to advise on complex legal matters.
Post-qualification experience providing legal advice representation and handling complex cases.
Proven ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
Experience in supervising managing and developing staff (desirable).

Collaborative approach and ability to build effective working relationships.
Commitment to continuous professional development and staying updated on legal changes.
Demonstrates awareness of others needs and promotes equality diversity and inclusion.
Customer-focused proactive and solution-oriented mindset.

3 Month Contract With A Local AuthorityJob PurposeThe Senior Lawyer Adult Social Care will provide expert legal advice and support to the Council on all aspects of adult social care law including safeguarding mental capacity and care provision. The postholder will manage a complex caseload represen...

3 Month Contract With A Local Authority

Job Purpose

Key Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of adult social care matters providing timely and accurate legal advice.
Advise on the Councils responsibilities under the Care Act 2014 Mental Capacity Act 2005 Health and Social Care Act 2008 and Mental Health Act 1983.
Provide legal guidance on areas including ordinary residence safeguarding provider failure and S117 aftercare.
Submit applications to the Court of Protection and High Court including Deputyship welfare and best interests decisions DOLs S21a challenges judicial review and inherent jurisdiction cases.

Attend court hearings negotiate settlements and conduct advocacy independently.

Deputise for the Principal Lawyer and assist in the management supervision and development of the designated legal team.
Identify and implement developments in practice areas and share knowledge with colleagues.
Deliver training to Council departments on relevant legal issues.

Keep up to date with relevant legislation case law codes of practice and Council policies.
Promote a positive image of the Council and foster strong working relationships with colleagues external partners and stakeholders.
Contribute to the continuous development of a customer-focused inclusive legal service.
Demonstrate awareness of and adherence to health safety and welfare requirements including eliminating discriminatory practices.

Requirements

Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives or equivalent relevant experience.

Thorough knowledge of legislation governing Local Government.
Specialist knowledge of adult social care law and the designated legal teams service areas.

Highly developed written and oral communication skills.
Strong legal research and analytical skills to advise on complex legal matters.
Post-qualification experience providing legal advice representation and handling complex cases.
Proven ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
Experience in supervising managing and developing staff (desirable).

Collaborative approach and ability to build effective working relationships.
Commitment to continuous professional development and staying updated on legal changes.
Demonstrates awareness of others needs and promotes equality diversity and inclusion.
Customer-focused proactive and solution-oriented mindset.