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Adult Social Care Lawyer
Overview
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Adult Social Care Lawyer to join our in-house Legal Services team at Buckinghamshire Council.
Are you committed to making a difference? Do you want the work you do to have a real impact for the local community? Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your career to undertake varied and complex case work?
The salary advertised for this role is dependent on experience. We have a full-time post available, however, we would consider applications for part-time work. Please note if you are working part-time the salary would be pro-rata.
About Us
Legal Services is at the heart of the Organisation and provides a fast-paced and rewarding career in a supportive environment. Career development is at the forefront here; we are committed to building an exceptional in-house Legal Service, utilising our colleagues' talent and making the most of what they have to offer.
This is an exciting time to join us, as we continue to grow and develop our service. The recently redesigned in-house legal service is expanding to support the varied work of our diverse authority and to provide a wider range of in-house specialism.
Further information on our Legal Services
"A large Legal Service here covers a wide range of Local Authority law and legal practice. There is great support from management and our team, and we have a long-established and highly productive working relationship with our adult social care client team. Our work is varied and interesting, covering all aspects of adult social care law. The team is stable, and colleagues are genuinely welcoming and work collaboratively." - Glynis Shepherd, Team Leader.
Additional perks include:
- A competitive employer pension contribution
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Discounts on various services and restaurants
Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that blends the strengths and expertise of five former councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We focus on the future with a commitment to serving residents better and representing Buckinghamshire at local and national levels.
About This Role
We seek an Adult Social Care lawyer who is able to offer proactive, innovative, and customer-focused advice. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across our client departments to deliver the Council's statutory functions.
Expect to thrive in a vibrant and stimulating legal environment, fostering a culture of learning and knowledge-sharing. We aim to inspire and develop in-house lawyers, offering a pathway to a dynamic and rewarding professional future. These roles are for lawyers who take pride in their professional approach and quality of service.
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Key Accountabilities
- Conduct and manage legal files on behalf of Buckinghamshire Council while providing advice, representation, and undertaking research on adult social care matters:
- Advising on the Council’s responsibilities in relation to adults with support needs
- Court of Protection
- Community care
- Adult safeguarding
- Judicial review work
- Attend meetings and court proceedings to advise officers and members in a proactive and politically sensitive manner, ensuring highest standards of client care
- Provide guidance, mentor, and train less experienced team members while contributing to the professional development of our specialist lawyers team
Additional information on the role can be found in the attached job summary.
About You
We welcome applications from the following:
- Solicitors
- Barristers
- Legal Executives with standalone practice rights
Applicants should have experience in advising on:
- Adult social care matters, including mental capacity and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLs)
- Court of Protection
- Judicial reviews
- Ordinary residence queries
- Other matters relating to safeguarding vulnerable adults
Key traits:
- Highly motivated and proactive
- Capable of delivering high-quality work independently or in collaboration with the team, regardless of experience level
Open to both newly qualified lawyers and experienced professionals from public and private sector backgrounds.
Other Information
Please see attached job summary and person specification for further details.
Any-Desk Work: As an "any-desk” worker, you will have:
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Flexibility to access digital resources from your home or office as needed
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Required to come to the office several times a week, depending on role specifics
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Number of positions available: 1
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Closing date: July 30, 2026
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Interview-date: To be confirmed
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Interview-type/process: In-person
If you’d like a pre-interview chat, contact:
- Glynis Shepherd
- Tel: (01296) 674764
- Email: Glynis.Shepherd@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
This post adheres to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Candidates are required to declare:
- All unspent cautions
- All unspent convictions
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Our Approach
We reserve the right to close vacancies once we have received sufficient applications. Apply early to avoid missing out.
Our Values and Culture
Our key values – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative, and Trustworthy – embody our identity.
By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:
- A fair and inclusive culture.
- Opportunities to make a substantial difference to your local community.
- Health and well-being initiatives, including:
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Mindfulness workshops
- Employee Representative Group to ensure your input is valued.
- Ongoing career support and professional development opportunities.
- Participation in fundraising efforts and social events
Accessibility and Inclusivity are core to who we are. At Buckinghamshire Council:
- We champion staff networks supported by our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Steering Group
- We are Disability Confident employers
- Our policies on flexible working help maintain high productivity levels and enable a healthy life-work balance
We strive to reflect Buckinghamshire’s diverse communities, actively promoting equality, fairness, and inclusiveness within our workforce.
About The Business Unit
The Assistant Chief Executive (ACE) Directorate propels Buckinghamshire Council's development into one of the country's best councils. With a steadfast focus on service improvement through transformation and community engagement, the directorate operates in a fast-paced and rewarding setting. Our teams project-driven yet also adapt to unprecedented situations, ensuring solid local community representation.
Core areas of activity include:
- Policy and Communications
- Legal Services
- Democratic Services
These teams innovate communication techniques for council employees, Members and the community, modeling industry-leading policy, planning, and legal services.
If you are ambitious, innovative, and eager to influence positive change, this role could be your next career move.
Benefits
Recognising and rewarding excellence is integral to our culture. We prioritize a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working. Benefits include:
- Discounts on cafés, restaurants and shoppes
- Pension auto-enrolment onto a generous pension scheme
- Costco membership
- Discounted gym memberships
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