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Community Care Senior Solicitor | 3+PQE | £55,000 - £65,000 | Fully Remote, Preston, Lancashire
Client: LR Legal Recruitment
Location: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 2
Posted: 22.08.2025
Expiry Date: 06.10.2025
Job Description:
Community Care Senior Solicitor - 3+ PQE
Legal 200 & Top Tier Legal 500 firm
Fully Remote Working
A highly respected boutique legal 200 firm is seeking an experienced (3+ PQE) Community Care Solicitor to join their team. The role is based in Preston with fully remote working options. The team handles a variety of social care matters, including securing funding or services for disabled persons, challenging NHS healthcare funding decisions, securing direct payments, mental capacity issues, and Court of Protection cases.
This firm offers a full-service legal practice and emphasizes work/life balance, career progression, and competitive remuneration. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor aiming to advance to a senior level within a supportive team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Managing a caseload of community care and adult social care cases, including care, mental capacity, and Court of Protection matters,
* Supervising junior legal staff and support personnel,
* Collaborating with partners on team and firm development,
* Building and maintaining client relationships and networks.
Desired Skills and Experience:
* UK-qualified Solicitor with 3+ years PQE or equivalent (other levels considered case-by-case),
* Proven track record of quality casework at reputable firms,
* Experience supervising junior staff,
* Strong technical advising skills in relevant legal matters,
* Excellent communication skills and team-oriented attitude,
* Self-motivated with a focus on professional development.
The firm offers a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and benefits package upon request. If interested, please contact Kalan Thomas at [email protected] or call 0208 078 9231 (office hours) or 07517 456 559 (out of hours) for a confidential discussion.
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