Specialist Lawyer

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. Hybrid working arrangements are available, mixing both home and office working, but time spent at the office with colleagues is encouraged. You will be expected to attend City Hall in person at least once a month to attend the whole team meeting.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen in the Council’s Legal Service who are looking for a Specialist Lawyer (BG14) to join the Adult Social Care Team.

The role will involve providing specialist legal advice, support and advocacy to the Council and providing supervisory support to non-qualified staff (legal assistants and legal officers) within the team. Under the direction of the Team Leader you will undertake all types of court of protection legal work, providing legal advice & support to Bristol City Council Adult Social Care Department to enable the City Council to meet its legal duties.

The team deals with a wide range of Court of Protection work including acting on behalf of the Council in connection with complex care management cases, Deprivation of Liberty work, Forced marriage protection orders, advising on statutory duties and complex judicial review.

Working for a diverse and innovative Council, you’ll need to be quick-thinking, versatile and comfortable working with a wide range of people. It’s an exciting, intellectually challenging environment that will test your skills and knowledge to the full.

The role will involve supporting the support the Legal Team Manager in the effective management of the team and to contribute to the overall management of the legal service. Above all, you will carry out all duties in a professional and accurate manner with a client focused approach. Although management experience isn’t necessary to undertake this opportunity, in depth knowledge of the specialist practice area and ability to provide robust legal advice will be.

Hours: 37