Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Starting salary £46,437 per annum rising in annual increments to £55,710 per annum including Inner London Weighting, plus £5,000 pa market supplement. In addition, legally qualified new starters will receive a £5,000 welcome bonus, payable 50% after 6 months and 50% after 12 months in the role.

About the 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. We are passionate about driving excellence and innovation to meet the evolving needs of our borough. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Adults Social Care Lawyer to join our team. The successful candidate will be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (or equivalent relevant qualification), ideally from within the public sector. This varied role requires managing a busy and challenging caseload while delivering advice and legal support in areas including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 1983, and aspects of the Children Act 1989. You will assist the Senior Lawyer in ensuring the Council receives cost-effective, high-quality advice and representation.

Experience
Experience in drafting legal documents and correspondence, giving specialist legal advice, and managing litigation administration is essential. Familiarity with Court of Protection proceedings, Judicial Review, and related topics is required.

About you
You will be highly organised, proactive, flexible, and able to work under pressure while managing competing deadlines. Strong communication skills are necessary for dealing directly with clients and external stakeholders.

Qualifications
A qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (or equivalent relevant qualification) is required. Detailed essential qualifications and experience are outlined in the job description and person specification.