Buckinghamshire Council
Lawyer (Fixed Term)
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Lawyer (Fixed Term)
Adult Social Care Lawyer – Fixed Term/Secondment Role
Overview
Are you committed to making a real difference to local communities? Are you seeking a fulfilling Adult Social Care Lawyer role with diverse, complex casework and career growth opportunities?
Buckinghamshire Council is seeking a motivated legal professional with expertise in adult social care law to join their in-house Legal Services team on a fixed-term secondment for 6 months.
This is a part-time/full-time position, with the salary subject to experience. Part-time roles will be compensated pro-rata.
About Us
Legal Services sits at the core of Buckinghamshire Council, offering a fast-paced, rewarding, and supportive career environment. We prioritise career development, empowering our team to flourish and innovate.
Our recently expanded in-house legal service now provides a broader range of specialisations to support Buckinghamshire’s diverse needs.
Glynis Shepherd, Team Leader, shares their experience:
“We have a large legal service covering a wide range of Local Authority law and legal practice. There is great support from management, and our working relationship with the adult social care team is long-standing and highly productive. Casework is varied, including all facets of adult social care law, safeguarding, and judicial review."
Joining Buckinghamshire Council means unlocking a range of benefits, including:
- Competitive pension contribution
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Discounted access to services and restaurants
As a merged council, Buckinghamshire focuses on problem-solving for residents, communities, and businesses, with a commitment to local representation and progress.
About The Role
We’re looking for a proactive, client-focused Adult Social Care Lawyer who can deliver high-calibre advice, representation, and case management. Your role will involve:
- Advising on legal obligations for vulnerable adults, Mental Capacity & Deprivation of Liberty (DoLs), Court of Protection, community care, and judicial reviews.
- Collaborating with client departments (e.g., Adult Social Care) and legal service teams to meet the Council’s statutory functions.
- Delivering professional, politically astute legal support to council officers and members, balancing strategic guidance with courtroom advocacy.
- Upholding ethical standards while ensuring high-quality service delivery.
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This position also offers opportunities to mentor junior colleagues and contribute to team development, fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing and professional growth.
For full details, see the attached job summary.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducting legal files on behalf of the Council, including adult safeguarding, community care, and judicial reviews.
- Representing Buckinghamshire Council in meetings and courts, providing politically sensitive legal counsel.
- Training and mentoring junior legal staff while upholding the professional standards ingrained in the Council’s legal service.
- Supporting the growth of the specialist social care law team through continuous improvement.
About You
We invite applications from:
- Solicitors, Barristers, and Legal Executives with standalone rights
- Professionals with experience in adult social care law, including:
- Mental Capacity & DoLs
- Court of Protection
- Judicial reviews
- Safeguarding vulnerable adults
- Candidates at any career stage, from newly qualified to senior practitioners.
Key attributes:
- Proactive, solution-focused mindset
- Strong collaborative skills with internal teams and client-facing roles
- Commitment to equity, fairness, and service excellence
Person specification and further details in the attached job summary.
Other Information
- Flexible “any-desk” working: Tasks can be managed remotely, with in-office sessions required when necessary.
- Singular opening: 1 position available (competitive before closing)
- Closing date: 30th July 2026
- Interviews: In-person; dates TBC
For an informal discussion, contact Glynis Shepherd: 📞 (01296) 674764 | ✉ [email protected]
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Our Values & Culture
Our workforce thrives by embodying:
- Proud – Building pride in our work
- Ambitious – Driving change and progress
- Collaborative – Working together effectively
- Trustworthy – Upholding integrity and transparency
Why Join Us?
✅ Inclusive, employee-driven culture ✅ Impactful role – Directly improve community outcomes ✅ Health & well-being support (EAP, mindfulness, mental health initiatives) ✅ Networking opportunities through staff groups and employee representative schemes ✅ Career development and flexible working to support fulfilment
Buckinghamshire Council stands as a Disability Confident employer, recognised for equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome and value candidates from all backgrounds.
About The Business Unit: Assistant Chief Executive Directorate
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A cornerstone of our ambitions to become one of the UK’s most effective councils, this directorate focuses on:
- Service transformation via strategic partnership (legal, policy, communications)
- Nurturing proactive urgency – reacting to evolving community needs
- Cutting-edge social connectivity (e.g., engagement with citizens, local politics*)
If innovation and change drive you, this is where you can shapeBuckinghamshire’s future.
Rewards & Benefits
We recognise dedication and progress. Enjoy: ⚖️ Auto-enrolment to our competitive pension scheme. 🏼 Discounts on: restaurants, local amenities, gyms, shopping (including Costco access), auto revisions and travel (with Arriva). 🔹 Flexible hours, hybrid models & time off flexibility. 🤝 Exclusive employee networks through our equality advocacy framework.
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