b Overview /b p As an Adults Senior Lawyer, you will join a supportive in-house team delivering specialist legal guidance and representation for adult social care matters. You will handle a varied caseload, including Court of Protection work, and provide clear, practical advice to the council and its partners. The role blends contentious and non-contentious work with opportunities to mentor juniors and contribute to training. This position supports local government transformation and better outcomes for residents, with hybrid working and cross-site collaboration. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li 26 days holiday (rising with service) /li li Hybrid working /li li Generous pension /li li Carer’s leave /li li Volunteering days /li li Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Manage a varied caseload of Court of Protection cases /li li Provide advice on Ordinary Residence, MH Act s117 Aftercare, and NHS Continuing Health Care /li li Advise Local Authority in inter-agency disputes /li li Resolve and case-manage disputes /li li Instruct and manage external legal service providers /li li Run internal training and provide legal updates /li li Lead/contribute at client meetings /li li Advise Members and Senior Officers /li li Supervise junior team members and ensure effective use of case management systems /li li Contribute to development, training or mentoring of colleagues /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or FILEX with current practising certificate /li li Experience in both contentious and non-contentious adult social care matters /li li Ability to work with clients at all levels and provide clear, practical advice /li li Experience in managing external legal service providers /li li Demonstrated client care and organisational skills /li li Experience supervising juniors or trainees /li /ul ul li Client-focused /li li Collaborative /li li Supportive /li li Court of Protection /li li Ordinary Residence /li li MH Act s117 Aftercare /li /ul
Senior Adult Social Care Lawyer in Surrey employer: Surrey County Council
Surrey County Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With a generous benefits package including up to 31 days of annual leave, a local government pension, and access to a wealth of learning resources, employees are empowered to thrive in their roles while making a meaningful impact on the community. Located in Reigate, this role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to the digital transformation of public services, all within a collaborative environment that values innovation and inclusivity.
