At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team and manage complex adult social care legal matters.
- Company: Join a supportive and inclusive legal firm in Yorkshire.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, generous leave, and excellent training.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Step up into a principal role and make a real difference in the community.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Barrister with knowledge of adult social care law.
The predicted salary is between 59000 - 59000 £ per year.
This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to step up into a Principal role and will provide you with the opportunity to take the lead on complex matters, alongside the training and development of a busy and growing team.
The duties of the successful Principal Adult Lawyer role will include:
- Directly line manage a small number of lawyers
- Handling a caseload of ASC matters, including COP work, DOLS, ordinary residence, mental health act advice
- Advocacy in court
- Assisting the team with complex matters
- Dealing with 1:1s
- Leading on improvement of the team with policies and procedures
The benefits of the successful Principal Adult Lawyer role will include:
- Legal assistant support
- Fantastic training and development opportunities
- Competitive salary
- Excellent local government pension scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Generous annual leave allowance, increasing with length of service
- Flexi time
- Salary sacrifice scheme for extra annual leave, cycle to work, home electronics and childcare vouchers
- Family friendly policies including; excellent maternity, paternity and adoption entitlements
- Discounts on parking
Experience required for the Adult Lawyer role: For this role you must be a qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister. We are keen to hear from candidates that have a good understanding of COP and Adult Social Care law but previous management experience isn't essential.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.
Principal Adult Social Care Lawyer employer: Sellick Partnership Midlands
Sellick Partnership is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment for the Principal Adult Social Care Lawyer role in Yorkshire. With a strong focus on professional development, competitive benefits including a generous pension scheme, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to employee well-being, this is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to advance their careers while making a meaningful impact in the community.
Contact Details:
Sellick Partnership Midlands Recruitment Team
