£37,946 - £44,918 per annum

Adult Social Care Lawyer

Following a series of successful internal promotions, we are continuing to expand our Adult Social Care legal team to meet increased demand and maintain our high standards of service. This is a rewarding opportunity to join a team that truly values internal development and career progression. Whether you are an experienced lawyer or an aspiring professional looking to grow, we welcome your application. You’ll benefit from a supportive, forward-thinking environment where your skills and ambition will be nurtured and developed.

Why You Should Join Us:

Joining Cornwall Council means more than just working in a legal role, it’s a chance to build a fulfilling career with opportunities for growth and progression. We offer a flexible, supportive environment with a focus on both professional development and work-life balance. Whether through hybrid working options or flexible working hours, we ensure our team members can manage both their personal and professional commitments effectively.

Don’t worry if you don’t have local government experience as we’ll give you the support you need to excel with us. By joining us, you will be at the forefront of enhancing Adult Social Care legal services for Cornwall, working collaboratively with dedicated colleagues while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

As one of the largest unitary authorities in the UK, you'll be contributing to a wider team that ensures Cornwall has a strong and united voice when engaging with national government, regional agencies, and partner organisations.

About the Role:

As a dedicated Lawyer/Senior Lawyer in our Adult Social Care Team, you will focus on key areas such as the Court of Protection, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, mental capacity, and Care Act duties. This role offers a unique chance to work on complex legal issues, including mental health, inquests, and judicial reviews, while directly supporting the protection of vulnerable individuals. You’ll get to develop your advocacy skills, work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver innovative legal solutions to complex issues, and support and mentor colleagues, fostering a supportive and growth-oriented environment.

About You:

• A qualified solicitor (or equivalent qualification) with experience in adult social care law or a keen interest in this area
• Experience in managing complex caseloads
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly and effectively
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands
• A collaborative approach, with a commitment to team success and shared learning
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines

What you’ll get in return:

Cornwall Council’s ambition is to be an employer of choice, a high performing Council and a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package to attract, motivate and reward our employees. We offer a range of flexible working options to our staff. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance, whilst still ensuring that service needs are met.

Our core employee rewards and benefits include:

• a competitive salary
• a relocation package, if applicable, to support your move to Cornwall
• a defined benefit pension scheme, based on your career average earnings, which includes the option for extra voluntary contributions
• a generous annual leave entitlement with the potential to purchase additional leave
• a national award-winning employee health and wellbeing programme
• employee benefits scheme giving employees access to a wide range of discounts to local and national goods and services.

To find out more about the role and have an informal chat please contact Nancy Steer on 01872 322222.

Please read the role profile for the full details of this role attached below in this advert

What you’ll get in return:

Cornwall Council’s ambition is to be an employer of choice, a high performing Council and a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package to attract, motivate and reward our employees. We offer a range of flexible working options to our staff. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance. Whilst still ensuring that service needs are met.

Additional Information:

Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

The full role profile is attached here

We recommend saving a copy of this to refer to if you are invited to an interview

Application Process

A supporting statement or CV can be attached to your application. Remember to demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points marked as ‘Application’ on the Role Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had.

Please note that applications cannot be edited after they have been submitted, please contact careers@cornwall.gov.uk if you have any queries or require assistance with your application.

Closing date: 13 July 2025

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