Job Description

This is a chance to do work with real purpose in a friendly, supportive and forward-thinking legal team at Dorset Council. Your advice will have a direct impact on people's lives, and you'll be encouraged to build confidence and develop your expertise, particularly in Court of Protection work.



Hybrid and flexible working are well established, and your development will be supported through regular one-to-ones, training and ongoing professional conversations.

What you'll be doing

You'll join Dorset Council's Adult Care Legal team as a qualified lawyer, providing clear, high-quality legal advice that supports life-changing decisions for vulnerable adults and their families.



The role involves advising on a range of adult social care matters, managing your own caseload with appropriate support and supervision, drafting legal documents, responding to correspondence, and contributing to meetings with colleagues and partners.



Where required, you'll conduct Court of Protection proceedings and respond to applications, while also contributing to shared learning and training within the team.

About you

you'll be a qualified lawyer with experience of handling a busy and varied caseload, confident in giving clear written and verbal legal advice you'll bring a collaborative, solution-focused approach and strong communication skills, with the ability to work well with colleagues and stakeholders you'll have an understanding and working knowledge of adult social care legislation, including the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Mental Health Act 1983, or the motivation and ability to develop this quickly with support, alongside a genuine interest in Court of Protection work and continued professional development.


If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role please contact Sue Turner Business Partner/Senior Solicitor - 01035 224183



This post requires significant travel. You must have a vehicle (or transport we deem suitable) available for use as needed.



This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them. It will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders.