Principal Lawyer- Adult Social Care

Attention!

Are you an experienced Adult Social Care lawyer looking for the opportunity to lead a specialist legal function and influence the delivery of essential public services?

An established and highly regarded organisation is seeking a Principal Lawyer - Adult Social Care to provide strategic legal leadership, manage a talented legal team and advise on complex, high-profile matters that make a genuine difference to people's lives.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior legal professional who is passionate about delivering outstanding legal services, driving innovation and supporting organisational excellence.

Interest:

As Principal Lawyer, you will lead a dedicated Adult Social Care legal team, providing expert advice on a broad range of complex and sensitive matters.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making, managing legal risk and ensuring the organisation remains compliant while delivering high-quality services to those who rely on them.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a specialist Adult Social Care legal team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, client-focused legal services.
• Provide expert legal advice on complex, high-profile and sensitive Adult Social Care matters.
• Advise senior leaders and key stakeholders on legal strategy, governance and risk management.
• Conduct advocacy where appropriate before Courts and Tribunals.
• Support organisational change initiatives and service transformation projects.
• Drive continuous improvement and champion innovative ways of working.
• Manage team performance, development and wellbeing, fostering a culture of excellence.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and professional standards.

Desire:

• This role offers the chance to take on a highly visible leadership position where your expertise will directly influence strategic outcomes and service delivery.

  You'll join a supportive and progressive environment that values collaboration, innovation and professional development, offering the opportunity to:

• Lead on challenging and rewarding Adult Social Care matters.
• Influence organisational strategy and decision-making at a senior level.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing legal team.
• Contribute to transformational projects and service improvements.
• Work within a flexible, forward-thinking organisation committed to excellence.

About You:

You will be:

• A qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of CILEx with a current practising certificate.
• An experienced Adult Social Care lawyer with substantial post-qualification experience.
• A confident leader with a proven track record of managing and developing legal professionals.
• Skilled in handling complex, sensitive and politically significant matters.
• An excellent communicator with the ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders.
• Commercially aware, pragmatic and solutions-focused.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional legal services and driving continuous improvement.

Action:

If you're ready to progress your legal leadership career and take on a role where your expertise will have a meaningful and lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Submit your CV now to be considered. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.