Lawyer (Adults)
Overview
This role involves working as an Adult Social Care Lawyer within the Legal Services team.
- Location: Office based in Cornwall; remote working within the UK may be considered with flexible working
- Contract: Permanent, Full Time
- Working pattern: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
The position supports adults who require care and support by advising the organization on complex legal matters and supporting frontline services to achieve positive outcomes for vulnerable adults.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include providing high-quality legal advice and representation across adult social care matters, including:
- Care Act 2014 duties and responsibilities
- Adult safeguarding
- Mental Capacity Act 2005 matters
- Court of Protection applications and proceedings
- Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
- Human Rights Act and Equality Act considerations
- Ordinary residence
The role also requires:
- Advising on complex legal issues
- Supporting frontline service delivery through clear, practical legal guidance
- Managing a demanding and varied caseload
Requirements
Successful candidates will be qualified as a Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive and demonstrate:
- Significant experience in adult social care law
- Strong knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005, including associated legislation
- Experience conducting Court of Protection proceedings
- Excellent advocacy, drafting, and negotiation skills
- Ability to manage a demanding and varied caseload
- A collaborative approach with commitment to excellent client service
Local government experience is advantageous but not essential if you have relevant specialist expertise.
Preferred Qualifications
- Local government experience (advantageous)
Compensation & Benefits
Benefits include:
- A competitive salary
- Defined benefit pension scheme, based on career average earnings (including the option for extra voluntary contributions)
- Generous annual leave entitlement, with potential to purchase additional leave
- Employee health and wellbeing programme
- Employee benefits scheme providing access to discounts on local and national goods and services
Flexible working options are available to support work/life balance while meeting service needs.
Additional Information
- Criminal record disclosure check: This position is subject to a criminal record disclosure check.
- Sponsorship: The organization is unable to offer sponsorship or transfer existing sponsorship for this role.
- Work authorisation: Candidates must be able to work remotely within the UK as part of the flexible working arrangements.
- Safeguarding: The organization is committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment principles.
Application Process
A supporting statement must be included with the application. The statement should demonstrate how you meet each of the points marked as ‘Application’ on the role profile, using examples from your experience or transferable skills.
The organization may adapt shortlisting where there are high volumes of applications. Shortlisting decisions will be based on the information provided in the application.
Applications cannot be edited after submission.