Solicitor (Adult Social Care)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 per week (hybrid working)

Salary: NJC Grade H3 SCP 36-40 £48,738 - £53,051 per annum

Closing Date: 30th November 2026 12 Noon

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our Adult Social Care Legal Team to work within an innovative Local Authority. Your role will be to provide legal advice and services to the Council and its external clients in respect of Adult Social Care Law. Solicitors from other social care disciplines are welcome to apply.

You will be required, but not limited to, advising officers and senior managers on complex adult social care law issues, conducting and advocating in Court of Protection proceedings, supporting young adults around transition to adult social care within specific legal frameworks, drafting and negotiating legal documentation, supporting officers around ordinary residence and giving legal advice on the implications of new legislation, case law and policy developments.

For more information please contact Karen Taylor, ASC Legal Team Manager, by email

E: karen.taylor@blackpool.gov.uk

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