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Your name Your email address Their name Their email address Your message Sender and recipient information you provide will only be used to send an email message on your behalf. No sender or recipient information is stored after the message is sent. Please check this box to agree to our privacy policy Send Back to search Save for later Adult Social Care Lawyer Surrey County Council Reference: SCC/TP/288571/5735 Woodhatch Place, 11 Cockshot Hill, Reigate, RH2 8EF, United Kingdom £48,698 to £60,898 per annum Flexible Hours Permanent Posted on 12/08/2026 The salary range for this role is £48,698 to £60,898 per annum depending on experience. This salary is based on a 36-hour working week. Part time applications will also be considered (subject to a minimum commitment of 25 hours per week). Are you a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or FILEX of England and Wales with a current practising certificate looking for a new opportunity to develop your career in Adult Social Care law? As an Adult Social Care Lawyer , you will join a supportive, successful in-house legal team that delivers effective legal advice, representation and assistance to the Council. The administrative base for the Council’s Legal Services is Woodhatch Place (Reigate) and we have a support team based at Dakota (Weybridge) . The Council adopts an agile working policy with flexible working which allows for remote working but we also require regular office attendance with the aim to give everyone a balanced work/life ratio. You will be expected to attend a Surrey office a minimum of 40% of your working week, with the ability to access offices across Surrey’s estate in Reigate, and Weybridge. The team are very approachable so there will always be someone to provide you with support and discuss matters with. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (pro rata for part-time hours) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Role As an Adult Social Care Lawyer, you will be expected to carry out a range of key responsibilities, which will include: Managing a varied caseload of Court of Protection cases Providing practical, clear advice on a range of areas including adult safeguarding, ordinary residence, Care Act 2014 care and support provision Providing internal training You will have the opportunity to join our Lawyers Career Scheme which will allow for accelerated career and salary progression based on performance. You will be supported through training, regular supervision and development plans to continue learning and developing your expertise and so achieve successful progression through the career scheme. We are looking for someone with experience of Adult Social Care law in either the private or public sector and has experience working with clients at all levels, with the ability to give clear, accurate and practical advice. Your Application To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: You are a Solicitor, barrister or Fellow of CILEX, eligible to practise in England and Wales with a current practicing certificate issued by the relevant regulatory authority Experience of adult social care law in either the private or public sector Experience working with clients at all levels Ability to give clear, accurate and practical advice. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. This post has been designated as a politically restricted post in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 31 August 2026 with interviews planned to follow week commencing 7 September 2026. We welcome applications from candidates with relevant experience from both the public and private sector. Candidates with private sector experience should have a solid understanding of how local authorities operate and demonstrate their ability to transfer knowledge and skills to successfully deliver advice within local government. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. If you are looking for a role which is both varied and interesting with an opportunity to develop your existing skills and employment experience by working in local government, please click the apply button below to submit your application. For an informal discussion please contact Helen Kite via email at helen.kite@surreycc.gov.uk . Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum shortlisting criteria as displayed on the advert, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs. Location Interested in applying?