Principal Legal Officer; Adult Social Care Lawyer

Position: Principal Legal Officer (Adult Social Care Lawyer)
Job title:

Principal Legal Officer (Adult Social Care) (Grade PO4 / PO6 depending on experience)
Salary: PO4: £47,665 - £50,908 / PO6: £53,051 - £56,293

Hours:

37 hours per week

Contract:

Permanent

Location:

Hybrid / Civic Hall Leeds.

Leeds City Council is a progressive authority which works closely with local communities and businesses and partner agencies to create a vibrant and economically thriving city.

We are looking for a qualified lawyer with experience in and knowledge of Adult Social Care law.

Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.

About youAs a Principal Legal Officer you will:

Be a solicitor or barrister holding a practising certificate with knowledge of Adult Social Care Law;

Be values-driven, enthusiastic and outcome focussed;

Come with fresh thinking, energy and compassion for people;

Demonstrate a commitment to building relationships with Council services, the Courts and partner organisations.

About the role

We are recruiting to either a PO4 Principal Legal Officer (no experience of Adult Social Care Law required but an interest in the subject is essential, or to a PO6 Principal Legal Officer (with experience of working in Adult Social Care Law). Please specify on your application form which role you are applying for. As a Principal Legal Officer you will undertake a substantial personal caseload of legal professional work in the area of Adult Social Care.

You will be expected to deal with providing quality legal advice and representing the Council.

What we offer youWe take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirementsa clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunitiesa range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further

How to apply

Upload your CV and complete a personal statement of no more than 500 words.

Read our guidance for further advice on completing your application.

If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact Amy Walker, Section Head by calling  or email amy.walker
2.ukWe welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people. This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria.

Ensure you are eligible before applying.

Job Description Job purpose

To provide a high quality, value for money legal service, which actively supports the delivery of the Council’s strategic objectives as set out in the Best Council Plan.

To undertake a personal caseload of legal professional work in the area of Adult Social Care law.

The post holder would be expected to deal with advice and Court of Protection proceedings, alongside court…