Adult Social Care Lawyer

As an Adult Social Care Lawyer, you will join a supportive, successful in-house legal team that delivers effective legal advice, representation and assistance to the Council., As an Adult Social Care Lawyer, you will be expected to carry out a range of key responsibilities, which will include:

• Managing a varied caseload of Court of Protection cases
• Providing practical, clear advice on a range of areas including adult safeguarding, ordinary residence, Care Act 2014 care and support provision
• Providing internal training
You will have the opportunity to join our Lawyers Career Scheme which will allow for accelerated career and salary progression based on performance. You will be supported through training, regular supervision and development plans to continue learning and developing your expertise and so achieve successful progression through the career scheme. We are looking for someone with experience of Adult Social Care law in either the private or public sector and has experience working with clients at all levels, with the ability to give clear, accurate and practical advice. Your Application To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following, This post has been designated as a politically restricted post in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.


• You are a Solicitor, barrister or Fellow of CILEX, eligible to practise in England and Wales with a current practicing certificate issued by the relevant regulatory authority
• Experience of adult social care law in either the private or public sector
• Experience working with clients at all levels
• Ability to give clear, accurate and practical advice., The job advert closes at 23:59 on 31 August 2026 with interviews planned to follow week commencing 7 September 2026.
We welcome applications from candidates with relevant experience from both the public and private sector. Candidates with private sector experience should have a solid understanding of how local authorities operate and demonstrate their ability to transfer knowledge and skills to successfully deliver advice within local government.

The administrative base for the Council's Legal Services is Woodhatch Place (Reigate) and we have a support team based at Dakota (Weybridge) . The Council adopts an agile working policy with flexible working which allows for remote working but we also require regular office attendance with the aim to give everyone a balanced work/life ratio. You will be expected to attend a Surrey office a minimum of 40% of your working week, with the ability to access offices across Surrey's estate in Reigate, and Weybridge. The team are very approachable so there will always be someone to provide you with support and discuss matters with. Our Offer to You
• 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (pro rata for part-time hours)
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents