Adults Housing & Litigation Lawyer

Our client Somerset council is looking for an Adults Housing & Litigation Lawyer to join their team.

Role Purpose

The Lawyer provides effective legal advice and support to Somerset Council, ensuring the Council's activities are legally compliant and risks are managed appropriately. The postholder manages a caseload of legal matters, working collaboratively with colleagues and clients to deliver high-quality legal services. The role involves advising on a range of legal issues, drafting legal documents, and representing the Council as required. The Lawyer will contribute to the continuous improvement of Legal Services and support the achievement of the Council's objectives.

Your day-to-day work will involve:

• To be responsible for a mixed caseload of matters regarding Adult Social Care and Education, including advocacy, with supervision provided by more senior lawyers within the team.
• Timely and effective liaison with support staff, building and maintaining synergy working.
• Develop and foster effective working relationships with the Principal Lawyer and other lawyers within the Social Care Legal team, key stakeholders and client departments, acquiring, developing and maintaining a comprehensive understanding of the client's business needs and objectives and sharing this with the team so these are widely understood.

Accountabilities

• Provide clear and accurate legal advice to officers, elected members, and committees.
• Manage a caseload of legal matters, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents, contracts, and agreements.
• Represent the Council in legal proceedings, tribunals, and hearings as required.
• Support the development and delivery of training for clients and colleagues.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant law and practice.
• Build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to service improvement and innovation within Legal Services.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards and statutory obligations.
• Promote the Council's values and customer-focused approach.

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to £250 per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.