Job Description
Head of Adult Social Care Legal Team
Bury Council is offering a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced solicitor to step into a newly created leadership role within our legal team. We are looking for someone with strong expertise in adult social care law, ready to take the next step and lead a small, talented team.
This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on legal work. You will manage and develop a team of four, while continuing to handle your own complex caseload, including Court of Protection and High Court matters.
You will work closely with a highly engaged and appreciative Adult Social Care department that is undergoing significant transformation. This is a genuine opportunity to help shape a service from the ground up.
We are open to candidates who may not have formal management experience but are confident working with senior stakeholders, advising directors, and contributing to service-wide planning and transformation.
At a glance
* Permanent | Full time | 37 hours per week | Hybrid working
* Salary: £58,121 to £61,285 (pay award pending)
* Generous Local Government Pension (19.5% employer contribution)
* Excellent holiday entitlement and flexible working policies
What you’ll be doing...