Senior Lawyer (Adults, Education & Employment)

Job Details

Job Reference: royalgreenwich/TP/917/834

Type of Role: Fixed-term

Duration: 12 months

Hours: 35 per week

Main Location: The Woolwich Centre

Closing Date: 06/06/2026

Job Category: Legal

Region / Division: The Woolwich Centre

Directorate: Legal and Democratic Services

Senior Lawyer - Adults (12 months fixed term)

Are you an experienced Adult Lawyer with local government experience and looking for variety and challenge? We are seeking a Senior Adult Lawyer to join our busy Adults, Education and Employment team. You will provide legal advice, support and representation on a varied caseload and work with elected members, senior managers, staff and external clients.

Responsibilities

• Run an extensive caseload of complex legal work in adult safeguarding, covering the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Health Act 1983.
• Provide high level legal services to elected members, senior managers, staff and external clients.
• Represent the council's Directorate in legal matters.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, Chartered Legal Executive or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience of all aspects of the law relating to safeguarding adults, including the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Health Act 1983.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years' service.
• A range of flexible working arrangements.
• Annual season ticket loan.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential.
• Staff Support Networks.
• Greenwich Card discount at local businesses.
• Payroll giving.
• Generous leave entitlement.
• Employee Assistance Scheme.

Diversity Statement: Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and encourages applications from all sections of the community.

Location: The Woolwich Centre - see map for details.