Job Description
Senior Solicitor – Adult Social Care
📍 Bury Council | 💰 £50,788 - £51,802 per annum | 🏦 19.5% Pension
Join our dynamic and growing Legal Services team at Bury Council. As a Senior Solicitor – Adult Social Care, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering expert legal support, influencing key policies, and making a direct impact on the lives of vulnerable adults in our community.
Why Join Us?
✅ Strong Support System – Work alongside two dedicated legal officers
✅ Work-Life Balance – Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
✅ Competitive Benefits – Generous annual leave and employee peeks
✅ Outstanding Pension Scheme – 19.5% employer contribution
✅ Career Growth – Ongoing training and development opportunities
Your Role
🔹 Manage a diverse caseload of Adult Social Care matters
🔹 Represent the council in the Court of Protection and High Court
🔹 Attend hearings, negotiate settlements on behalf of the council
🔹 Advise on the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Mental Health Act 1983