Senior Solicitor

1 week ago

Essex, United Kingdom Venn Group Full time

Senior Solicitor - Adult Social Care


Essex, Full-time, Hybrid, £55,000


Passionate about safeguarding vulnerable adults? You’ll find your place here at a dynamic, culturally rich and vibrant local authority committed to providing a high quality service to the most vulnerable members of the community. With close and convenient links to London you will be a key part of a highly experienced, fast-paced and innovative team.


The Role

  • As Senior Adult Social Care Lawyer, you are responsible for the delivery of advice for clients on social care matters on behalf of the Council
  • Provide detailed, accurate advice on the Council’s responsibilities under the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Health and Social Care Act 2008, Mental Health Act 1983
  • Submit applications to the Court of Protection and High Court, eg COP applications for Deputyship, welfare and best interests, deprivations of liberty, s21a challenges, judicial review, inherent jurisdiction
  • Provide legal advice and support across a broad range of areas including, ordinary residence, Data Protection and Freedom of Information, safeguarding, provider failure, section 117 aftercare, 16–17-year-old Deprivation of liberty cases


What You’ll Bring

  • Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEx
  • Significant experience in providing legal advice on Adult Social Care
  • Be motivated to protect and defend vulnerable members of the community and make a difference
  • Experience in a Local Authority setting is desirable but not essential


Benefits

  • Salary of up to £55,000 dependant on experience
  • Flexible and Hybrid working
  • Generous annual leave allowance of up to 32 days per year
  • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
  • Enhanced family friendly policies
  • Excellent training and development opportunities
  • Employee benefits portal where you can easily access wellbeing support and a number of health orientated schemes
  • Supportive working environment


If you want to join the team and make a meaningful and lasting impact on this brilliant community then apply today.


Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates.

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