Adult Social Care Senior Lawyer - Triumph Consultants Limited : Job Details

What's involved with this role: Interim Adult Social Care Senior LawyerReference no: Bury 0009 8DDB / 1Standard DBS disclosure requiredHybrid workingKey responsibilities:

• Undertake a caseload of Adult Social care matters
• Provide detailed and accurate advice on the Council’s responsibilities under the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Health and Social Care Act 2008 and Mental Health Act 1983
• Submit applications to the Court of Protection and High Court
• You will be expected to attend court, negotiate, and conduct your own advocacy

Key requirements:

• Be a qualified solicitor, barrister, or legal executive with up-to-date practicing certificate
• Extensive knowledge of law, legislation and application relevant to area of specialism.
• Experience of managing at a senior level in a large, complex organisation in line with the areas of functional responsibility.
• Experience of Adult Social Care law
• Significant experience of handling and prioritising a personal caseload of legal matters/cases with excellent knowledge in this area of law.
• Be an excellent negotiator, with first rate communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - you will be able to communicate effectively up to senior levels right across the business using all mediums.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to guide, motivate and develop your team.
• Ability to constructively challenge staff on legal and performance matters.

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