Social Care Solicitor

5 days ago


Llandrindod Wells, Powys, United Kingdom Powys County Council Full time

Social Care Solicitor

About the role:

To be responsible for providing legal advice and representation to Powys County Council in regards to Childcare and Adult Services.

Key responsibilities include ensuring that robust and effective legal advice is provided, representing the council in Courts, Tribunals, Inquiries, Hearings and Negotiations, and maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of relevant legal issues and practice management matters.

Key requirements:

  • A qualified solicitor holding a current Practising Certificate
  • Experience of providing guidance and support to colleagues and social care legal team to enable effective decision making
  • An excellent track record of building internal and external relationships which deliver
  • Demonstrates a responsive and effective customer-focused approach

What you will do:

  • To undertake, provide and assist in the legal services provided to Childcare and Adult Services
  • To represent the council in legal and quasi-legal proceedings in negotiations and generally in its relations with outside bodies and the public
  • To ensure robust legal management systems are in place and that all legal proceedings comply with public law order (PLO) timescales
  • To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of relevant legal issues and practice management matters
  • To attend Case Conferences and any other meetings as required, to ensure the provision of effective and efficient legal advice/service is provided

Salary:

£40,000 - £60,000 per annum depending on experience


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