Location
5 Pancras Square, N1C 4AG, London

Hours
Full Time - 36 hours per week

Salary
£53,857 - £61,470

About Camden
Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.

What You’ll Be Doing
Join Camden's dynamic Legal Services team, where you’ll play a critical role in breaking down barriers while embracing a risk-aware approach. You'll engage with senior officers and Members to offer high-quality legal services, with a focus on social justice. Collaborate closely with various service directorates to ensure efficient delivery of Council priorities, all while managing a personal caseload that includes high-profile and complex cases. Become a trusted advisor, advocate, and problem solver as you contribute to Camden's vision of innovative, responsive legal solutions.

All About You
We’re looking for a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives with experience in Adult Social Care. You should possess a robust understanding of local government law, and have hands-on experience in preparing cases and drafting legal documents. Your professional confidence will shine through as you lead on challenging cases and provide high-level advice. With excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit, you’re ready to engage with our clients and stakeholders. Your proactive nature and creative mindset will help shape the future of legal services in Camden.

Key Experience
- Experience of conducting all types of litigation in relation to the welfare and property of vulnerable adults including applications to the Court of Protection and Judicial Review
- Experience of providing detailed advice to clients both in writing and orally in relation to the Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Experience of reviewing client evidence statements
- Willingness to attend court hearings and provide advocacy, where appropriate.

What We Offer
At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know that a work-life balance is extremely important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pensions scheme.

Inclusion and Diversity
We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.

Anonymised Application
In keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion, the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.

Asking for Adjustments
Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions.

Experience
- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives with experience in Adult Social Care
- Robust understanding of local government law
- Hands-on experience in preparing cases and drafting legal documents

About you
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit
- Proactive nature and creative mindset
- Professional confidence in leading challenging cases and providing high-level advice

Qualifications
- Detailed knowledge of the law and procedure related to vulnerable adults
- Experience in litigation, providing advice on relevant Acts, and reviewing evidence statements