# Lawyer / Senior Lawyer – Adults Social Care, Education and Employment

**Company**: Harrow Council
**Location**: London Borough of Harrow, Greater London
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: Full time
**Salary**: GBP 48,102 - 64,407 per year
**Category**: Legal
**Industry**: Public Sector

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## Description

We are seeking a Lawyer or Senior Lawyer to join our highly regarded adult social care team at HB Public Law, a shared legal service operated by Harrow Council. The successful candidate will have conduct of legal files, providing advice, representation, and undertaking research as requested. The work involves dealing with queries under the Care Act 2014, relevant regulations, and statutory guidance.

Responsibilities:

- Provide advice, representation, and research for clients

- Deal with queries under the Care Act 2014, relevant regulations, and statutory guidance

- Manage own caseload and prioritize competing demands

- Strong communication and client care skills

Requirements:

- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX) with litigation practising rights

- Experience in adult social care law or other relevant areas

- Comfortable managing own caseload and prioritizing competing demands

Benefits:

- Local Government Pension Scheme

- Excellent learning and development opportunities

- Cycle Scheme

- Green Car Benefit Scheme

- Civil Service Sports Council membership

- Staff discounts and wellbeing support initiatives

Working Arrangements:

- Hybrid office, with lawyers typically attending the office two days per week

- Opportunities for career progression and professional development

## Skills

### Required
- Care Act 2014
- Mental Capacity Act 2005
- litigation practising rights
- adult social care law

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