£42,403 - £51,515 per annum d.o.e.

Incremental progression is subject to performance

Location: Hybrid (homeworking with attendance as required in Solihull and Birmingham, including Birmingham Family Court and surrounding areas)

Solihull Council is seeking an experienced and dedicated lawyer to join our Adult Social Care legal team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a successful and well-respected legal service making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable adults in Solihull.

As an Adult Social Care Solicitor, you will provide high-quality legal advice on a wide range of matters relating to adult social care, including mental capacity, mental health, Court of Protection, Deprivation of Liberty safeguards (DoLS/LPS), and safeguarding adults.

You will:

• Deliver clear, solution-focused legal advice on adult social care law and related issues
• Conduct and manage cases in the Court of Protection and other relevant forums
• Support client departments in managing legal risk and ensuring compliance
• Advocate where appropriate and represent the Council’s interests robustly

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from Qualified Solicitors, Barristers, or Fellows of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives with practising rights.

You should have:

• A thorough understanding of the relevant legal frameworks (Care Act 2014/Mental Capacity Act 2005, etc.)
• Practical experience of conducting cases and providing strategic legal advice
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
• A client-focused, proactive, and collaborative working style

What we offer

• Generous annual leave, with additional flexi-leave
• Option to buy up to 10 extra days of annual leave
• Flexible and agile working arrangements
• Family and carer-friendly policies
• Attractive staff benefits and discounts
• Thrive at Work accredited wellbeing initiatives
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)
• Career average pension scheme
• A supportive, friendly, and well-respected legal team with manageable caseloads

We support hybrid working arrangements. This role is primarily home-based with required attendance at offices in Solihull and Birmingham, including courts and meetings as needed.

If you have a specific question prior to submitting your application, please contact Paula Brown, Senior Solicitor on 07810101247.

Closing date: 15 February 2026.
Interviews: W/c 23 February 2026

For further information or to apply, please click on the 'Enquire/Apply' button below.