Adults Social Care Lawyer

Adults Social Care Lawyer x 2 posts

Career Graded PO3-PO5: Starting salary £46,437  per annum rising in annual increments to £55,710 per annum including Inner London Weighing,  plus £5000 pa market supplement

In addition to the salary, we also offer legally qualified new starters a £5,000 welcome bonus which is payable 50% after 6 months and 50% after 12 months in the role.

Hybrid working

About the Team and Role

Lambeth Legal Services is an in-house practice, committed to providing a high quality, effective and value for money legal service to the Council's support officers and members, to ensure that the Council exercises its powers and duties lawfully.

We are passionate about driving excellence and innovation to ensure we meet the evolving needs of our borough, and our council. Lambeth is a vibrant and diverse borough with immense potential, and we are committed to contributing to positive change within our communities, building on its strengths while addressing the challenges we face.

We are embarking on a period of transformation, building an operating model that meets the needs of the business and aligns with the council’s strategic objectives. An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Council’s legal department for an Adults Social Care Lawyer to join our team.

We are looking for a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (or equivalent relevant qualification), ideally from within the public sector.    

This is a varied role, and the successful candidate will be expected to juggle a busy and challenging caseload. They will be highly organised, proactive, flexible, able to work under pressure, manage competing deadlines and work as part of a team on their own initiative.

You will be responsible for delivering advice and legal support to the Council in the areas of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 1983 and associated legislation, and aspects of the Children Act 1989, assisting the Senior Lawyer in ensuring that the Council receives cost-effective high-quality advice and representation.

You will be familiar with (including related topics): Court of Protection proceedings, Judicial Review, Ordinary residence, Leaving Care duties and duties under section 17 Children Act 1989. 

You will be experienced in drafting legal documents and legal correspondence, giving specialist legal advice, gathering and analysing information to support actions, filing documents at court and dealing with the administration associated with litigation. 

You will be competent at legal research and comfortable dealing directly with clients, and external stakeholders including solicitors, barristers and court personnel. 

As a career graded post, for detailed essential qualifications and experience is set out in the job description and person specification in hyperlink below

Job Description and Person Specification

Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Janet Fasan JFasan@lambeth.gov.uk

How to Apply:

If you're interested in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. 

We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert Close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 10 August 2025

Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
• Discounts at local restaurants.
• Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
• Trade Union Membership.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.