£48,738 - £51,928 per annum plus £3,203 car cash
 
What you’ll be doing
You’ll provide high-quality legal advice to Luton Council on a range of Adult Social Care matters, helping officers and elected members make informed decisions and meet their statutory responsibilities. Managing your own varied caseload, you’ll work on complex issues involving the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 1983, safeguarding adults and human rights.
 
You’ll prepare legal documents, manage Court of Protection proceedings, advise on deprivation of liberty matters and represent the Council in court and tribunal hearings. You’ll also work closely with social care teams, attend safeguarding meetings and collaborate with colleagues and external counsel to achieve effective outcomes.
 
This is an opportunity to develop your expertise and progress your legal career while contributing to important work that protects vulnerable adults. You’ll also support the development of legal guidance and precedents, share your knowledge with colleagues and help improve the delivery of the Council’s legal services.
 
What we’re looking for
You’ll be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (FCILEx), with a current practising certificate in England and at least four years’ post-qualification experience (PQE). You’ll have experience managing an Adult Social Care caseload and advocacy experience in adult cases before courts or tribunals.
 
You’ll bring a sound working knowledge of community care, mental capacity, mental health, civil procedure, evidence and data protection law. You’ll be confident analysing complex issues, drafting clear legal documents and making sound decisions, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work both independently and collaboratively.
 
With strong communication, negotiation and organisational skills, you’ll be committed to equality, professional development and delivering practical, high-quality legal advice. You’ll also be flexible to attend court hearings, meetings and Council offices as required, with agile working arrangements to meet the needs of the service.
 
About Us 
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
 
Benefits
Please click here to learn about Luton Council Employee Benefits. 
 
Closing date: 20 November 2026.

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