Lawyer

• Provide expert advice on adult social care law, including matters of safeguarding, capacity, funding, and residence.
• Take the lead on complex casework and represent the authority in court and tribunal proceedings, particularly in the Court of Protection
• Prepare and review a wide range of legal documents, from pleadings and witness statements to settlement agreements and counsel instructions.
• Deliver clear, solutions-focused guidance that supports both statutory duties and wider strategic objectives.
• Act as an advocate for the service in committees, panels, and external forums.
• Contribute to the growth of the team by sharing expertise, mentoring colleagues, and supporting training initiatives.
• Handle disputes involving deprivation of liberty, care funding, and other sensitive issues with diligence and professionalism.

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Rising holiday entitlement in line with service (up to 31 days plus BH's)
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Enhanced pension contributions (19% employer contributions)
• Occupational health scheme
• Eye care
• Employee assistance programme
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working
• Agile working
• Discounted products & services
• Salary sacrifice schemes - Electric vehicles, private medical insurance, childcare vouchers etc..

• This is a fantastic opportunity to join a large and respected local authority legal service. The department supports a diverse city and plays a key role in enabling vital services through clear, practical legal advice
• The Adult Social Care Team specialises in complex and rewarding work under the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. The team advises on safeguarding, capacity, and community care matters, often representing the authority in the Court of Protection.
• Lawyers here work closely with social care professionals on sensitive and high-impact cases, making a real difference to vulnerable adults. The service is collaborative, supportive, and committed to professional development, offering a meaningful and varied career in public law.

• CRA Consulting are a specialist legal recruiter, operating across the UK. CRA works in partnership with reputable law firms with either local, regional, national or international presence. We recruit at all levels from board, director and partnership level through to support staff.
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