Senior Adult Social Care Solicitor

We are currently working in partnership with a Local Authority based in the North-West of England, who are recruiting for a Senior Solicitor for their Adult Social Care team on an initial three-month locum contract, with potential for extension. The position is due to start as soon as possible, and is offering circa £65 p/hour via an Umbrella company.

The ideal candidate will have managed staff previously, and have experience managing complex Adult Social Care matters.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Supervising a small team of lawyers and support staff, and undertaking more complex casework
• Managing the most complex legal cases within Adult Social Care, advising on and providing guidance relating to high profile cases which have reputational implications for the Council
• Supervising, monitoring and reviewing all lawyers’ work on less complex cases, assessing and appraising performance, setting targets and implementing management strategies to ensure the lawyers achieve targets

Experience required:

• Experience required in Local Government
• Experience managing staff
• Experience managing complex Adult Social Care legal matters

Rewards and Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Flexible working days

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week
• Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.