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Principal Adult Social Care Solicitor

Principal Adult Social Care Solicitor

Service Care Solutions - Legal

Posted 7 days ago, valid for 4 days

Northampton, Northamptonshire NN68AX, England

£55,036 - £58,879 per annum

Full Time

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Service Care Solutions is seeking a Principal Adult Social Care Solicitor for a local authority in Northampton to enhance community services.
The role offers a salary range of £55,036 – £58,879 per annum for full-time hours of 37 per week.
Candidates must have at least 5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in Adult Social Care Law in England and Wales.
Key responsibilities include providing legal advice on complex cases and supporting the Head of Legal (People) as needed.
Benefits include flexible working arrangements, professional development investment, and a public sector pension contribution.

Service Care Solutions is working alongside a forward-thinking local authority, based in Northampton, which is seeking a Principal Adult Social Care Solicitor to join their team and make a real difference to the community.Salary: £55,036 – £58,879 per annumHours: Full Time, 37 hours per weekLocation: Northampton (with flexible/agile working)Key responsibilities of the Principal Adult Social Care Solicitor role:

Provide specialist legal advice and representation on complex adult social care cases.
Support and deputise for the Head of Legal (People) when required.
Work closely with senior officers, elected councillors, committees and partners.
Champion service transformation, digital innovation and income generation opportunities.

Must have criteria:

5+ years of PQE in Adult Social Care Law in England and Wales (hold a current practicing certificate).
Strong communication, influencing and research skills.
The ability to work flexibly and under pressure, delivering to deadlines.
Experience of managing and developing people and resources (desirable).

Benefits included with the Principal Adult Social Care Solicitor position:

Competitive salary – the salary offered will depend on experience and interview performance.
Agile working with flexibility built around you – office attendance once per week.
Investment in professional development and career growth.
Public sector pension contribution.

If this principal adult social care solicitor role sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on , or email .uk.We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.

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