Social Care Lawyer

<strong>Senior Lawyer &ndash; Adult Social Care role </strong>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.<br><br>Our client is seeking a Senior Lawyer &ndash; 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.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>About the Firm</strong><br>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.<br><br><strong>Social Care Lawyer position overview:<br></strong><br>The successful Senior Lawyer &ndash; 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. <br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities of the <strong>Social Care Lawyer:<br></strong></strong><br><ul><li>Managing and supervising a team of solicitors, trainees, and paralegals</li><li>Handling complex adult social care and community care matters</li><li>Providing expert legal advice to public sector clients</li><li>Conducting advocacy in courts and tribunals where required</li><li>Supporting recruitment, appraisals, and team development</li><li>Delivering training and legal briefings to clients and stakeholders</li><li>Supporting business development and strengthening client relationships</li><li>Ensuring compliance with SRA, Lexcel, and internal standards</li></ul><strong>Requirements of the <strong>Social Care Lawyer:</strong></strong><br><br><ul><li>Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive</li><li>Strong experience in adult social care /community care law</li><li>Experience of advocacy and knowledge of Court of Protection and Civil Procedure Rules</li><li>Experience of judicial review proceedings</li><li>Proven ability to manage, supervise, and develop a team</li><li>Strong communication, organisation, and decision-making skills</li><li>Ability to manage complex caseloads and competing priorities</li></ul><strong>The Benefits of the&nbsp;<strong>Social Care Lawyer role:</strong></strong><br><br><ul><li>Competitive salary &pound;50,000 - &pound;60,000</li><li>Flexible and hybrid working options</li><li>Award winning 22% pension</li><li>Opportunity to work across multiple office locations</li><li>Leadership and career progression opportunities</li><li>Exposure to high-quality, complex public sector work</li><li>Supportive and collaborative working environment</li></ul>If you&rsquo;re a <strong>Social Care Lawyer</strong>, ready for your next step, apply today. Alternatively, contact Marcus Stevens Senior Recruiter at Law Staff, quoting reference 37729.<br><br>PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED.<br> In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003