Talent.com
Connect2Hackney
Lawyer - Adult Social CareConnect2Hackney • London, ENG, GB
Lawyer - Adult Social Care

Lawyer - Adult Social Care

Connect2Hackney • London, ENG, GB
15 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

\n

At Connect2Hackney, we are seeking an experienced and dedicated Adult Social Care Lawyer to join the progressive, agile Legal & Governance team at the London Borough of Hackney.

\n

In this role, you will manage a varied caseload of routine, non-routine, and complex adult social care legal matters with minimal supervision. Serving as a trusted legal advisor, you will work closely with social work teams, healthcare partners, and Council leadership to safeguard vulnerable adults and navigate complex statutory duties across a diverse inner-city borough.

Key Responsibilities\n
    \n
  • Caseload Management: Oversee a demanding caseload of adult social care legal matters, including Mental Capacity Act/COP (Court of Protection) proceedings, Care Act duties, ordinary residence disputes, safeguarding, and judicial reviews.
  • \n
  • Court Representation & Advocacy: Prepare applications and represent the Council in Court of Protection proceedings and tribunals as required.
  • \n
  • Legal Advice & Strategy: Provide clear, consistent, and practical legal advice to social workers, heads of service, and elected Members on statutory obligations and public law matters.
  • \n
  • Drafting & Documentation: Draft complex legal reports, court statements, instructions to counsel, and formal legal notices.
  • \n
  • Compliance & Standards: Maintain files in accordance with Lexcel requirements, professional regulatory rules (SRA/Bar/CILEX), and meet time-recording targets (minimum 1,200 chargeable hours per annum) via the case management system.
  • \n
  • Collaborative Working: Partner with health trusts, legal representatives, and internal client teams to ensure a holistic, person-centred approach.
  • \n
About You\n

To succeed in this post, you will be a empathetic yet robust lawyer with strong knowledge of adult social care legislation and public law.

\n

Qualifications & Experience:

\n
    \n
  • Qualified Legal Professional: Solicitor or Barrister qualified in England and Wales, or a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX).
  • \n
  • Adult Social Care Expertise: Proven experience handling legal issues in adult social services, including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), and Court of Protection litigation.
  • \n
  • Advocacy & Litigation Skills: Experience conducting or preparing court proceedings and researching/presenting complex legal arguments.
  • \n
  • Local Government Insight: An understanding of local authority statutory duties and the social care challenges facing a multicultural inner-London borough.
  • \n
  • Case Management: Proven ability to use legal management software and meet chargeable hours or outcome-focused metrics.
  • \n
\n

Skills & Attributes:

\n
    \n
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal frameworks to social care practice managers and non-legal partners.
  • \n
  • Strong negotiation, influencing, and problem-solving abilities.
  • \n
  • High degree of tact, discretion, and emotional resilience when dealing with sensitive and confidential adult safeguarding matters.
  • \n
  • Active commitment to promoting Hackney's Equality & Diversity policies in all aspects of service delivery.
  • \n
Why Join Hackney?\n

The London Borough of Hackney offers a supportive environment where your legal work directly protects vulnerable residents and shapes high-quality social care delivery. You will benefit from flexible working options, continuous legal development, and the chance to be part of a forward-thinking legal team.

How to Apply\n

Ready to make a difference in adult social care law with Hackney?

\n

Apply directly through Connect2Hackney today with your updated CV and a brief supporting statement outlining your experience in adult social care legal practice.

\n

\n

Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Create a job alert for this search

Lawyer - Adult Social Care • London, ENG, GB

Similar jobs

Senior Childcare Lawyer — Public Sector Advocate

London Borough of CamdenCamden Town, England, GB
Full-time

A local government organization in Camden is looking for a qualified Solicitor to join their Legal Services team.This role involves delivering high-quality legal services focused on social justice,... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Community Care Solicitor (London) – Youth & Family

Young Legal Aid LawyersGreater London, England, GB
Full-time

Young Legal Aid Lawyers is seeking a Community Care Supervising Solicitor based in London.The role involves providing legal advice and support for young people aged 16-25, ensuring high-quality cas... Show more

 • Promoted

Adult Social Care Lawyer

LAW AbsoluteGreater London, England, GB
Full-time

A local authority in the East Midlands is seeking an Adult Social Care Lawyer for an initial period of three months, starting ASAP and potentially available until early January 2026.Handle a full a... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Housing Lawyer - £63,816 - £66,084 A Year

London Borough CouncilLondon, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland, UK
Full-time +1

Hybrid working - 2 days office presence.Overview of the Senior Housing Lawyer position.Sellick Partnership is currently recruiting for a Senior Housing Lawyer to join a busy but friendly London Bor... Show more

 • Promoted

Housing Lawyer

Service Care SolutionsLondon, England, GB
Full-time

Be among the first 25 applicants.Service Care Solutions provided pay range.This range is provided by Service Care Solutions.Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with y... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Employment Lawyer: Hybrid + Path to Partnership

Jones Chase LimitedGreater London, England, GB
Full-time

A growing employment law firm in London is seeking a Senior Associate Employment Lawyer with 5-8 years of PQE.This is a hybrid role with a salary ranging from £70-80k, plus bonuses and excellent be... Show more

 • Promoted

Family Lawyer

Brandon JamesCity Of London, England, GB
Full-time

A Legal 500 and Chambers UK recognised, multi‑office law firm is seeking a Family Solicitor to join its expanding Family team in Barnet.This role offers exposure to a broad range of privately funde... Show more

 • Promoted

Employment Lawyer 6pqe+

Lipson Lloyd-JonesLondon, ENG, GB
Part-time

A multiple award-winning Top 50 UK firm.An Employment Solicitor 6PQE+ is sought, for a role which offers remote working, with optional occasional office attendance (Central London), part-time, flex... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Solicitor – Social Care (Part-Time, Flexible Schedule)

PertempsGreater London, England, United Kingdom
Part-time

A local government legal service provider is seeking a Qualified Solicitor for a part-time role.The position requires conducting legal proceedings across various courts and providing expert advice ... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Transactional Lawyer

Menlo VenturesGreater London, England, United Kingdom
Full-time

Carta connects founders, investors, and limited partners through world-class software, purpose-built for everyone in venture capital, private equity and private credit.Trusted by 65,000+ companies ... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Transactional Lawyer

Carta HealthcareGreater London, England, United Kingdom
Full-time

Carta connects founders, investors, and limited partners through world‑class software, purpose‑built for everyone in venture capital, private equity and private credit.Trusted by 65,000+ companies ... Show more

 • Promoted

Adult Social Care Lawyer

LAW Absolute Recruitment LtdGreater London, England, GB
Full-time

A local authority based in London is seeking an Adult Social Care Lawyer for an initial period of three months, pending permanent recruitment.The role involves dealing with a wide range of adult so... Show more

 • Promoted

Adult Social Care Lawyer

Sellick PartnershipGreater London, England, GB
Full-time +1

Senior Adult Social Care Lawyer.A reputable local authority in London is seeking to recruit a Senior Adult Social Care Lawyer to join their well-established team.The Senior Adult Social Care Lawyer... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Conflicts Lawyer

Career LegalGreater London, England, United Kingdom
Permanent

Senior Conflicts Lawyer | Elite US Law Firm.Competitive Salary + Benefits | London Office.Permanent Opportunity | 5+ PQE.Our client, an elite US law firm, is actively recruiting for an experienced ... Show more

 • Promoted

Family Lawyer – Adult Social Care & Court of Protection

London Borough of Waltham ForestLondon, England, GB
Full-time

A local government authority in London is seeking a Family Lawyer to join their Adult Social Care legal team.The role involves managing a diverse caseload, providing legal advice, and representing ... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Adult Lawyer – Education & Employment (Flexible Working)

Royal Borough of GreenwichGreater London, England, GB
Full-time

Royal Borough of Greenwich seeks a Senior Lawyer to join its Adults, Education and Employment team.This role involves managing a complex caseload and providing legal advice regarding safeguarding a... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Healthcare Advisory Lawyer (NHS Governance)

Capsticks Solicitors LLPGreater London, England, GB
Full-time

Capsticks Solicitors LLP is looking for a self-motivated solicitor or solicitor advocate to join their Advisory team in London.This hybrid role involves supervising junior lawyers and advising clie... Show more

 • Promoted

Adult Social Care Lawyer

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public SectorGreater London, England, GB
Full-time

A reputable local authority in London is seeking to recruit an Adult Social Care Lawyer to join their well-established team.The Adult Social Care Lawyer will join the London Council to cover a mate... Show more

 • Promoted

Family Lawyer

The GRW GroupGreater London, England, GB
Full-time

Family Lawyer [Solicitor or Legal Executive] with PQE.Our client is seeking an all‑round Family Lawyer for their Hammersmith office to join and assist with developing our expanding team.They are a ... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Employment & Partnership Lawyer – City, Hybrid

Walsh EmploymentGreater London, England, GB
Full-time

Walsh Employment is seeking an ambitious Employment Solicitor to join their specialist law firm in London.The role involves advising on complex employment and partnership disputes, managing high-pr... Show more