Are you an experienced solicitor with a passion for delivering high-quality legal services in Adult Social Care law? We are seeking a Adults Senior Lawyer Team Manager to join our dynamic Legal Services team and play a key role in supporting the Council’s statutory duties and safeguarding responsibilities.

As an Adults Senior Lawyer Team Manager, you will:

• Provide expert legal advice and representation on all aspects of Adult Social Care law, including Mental Capacity Act, Care Act, Court of Protection, and safeguarding matters.
• Lead on complex cases, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice.
• Work collaboratively with internal departments and external partners to achieve positive outcomes for vulnerable adults.
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers, contributing to the development of the team.
• Support strategic projects and policy development within the Adult Social Care legal framework.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has substantial experience in Adult Social Care law and related litigation
• Possesses excellent advocacy, negotiation, and drafting skills
• Can manage a varied and demanding caseload with confidence and professionalism.
• Excellent at communication, negotiation, and client engagement.
• Experience supporting talent and team building.
• Commitment to Rochdale’s values and cooperative ways of working.

About us

Casual User Car Allowance is payable

At Rochdale Borough Council we are committed to our Values and Behaviours.

• Proud of the difference we make
• Passionate about the diversities of the Borough
• Pioneering and Open in our Approach

This organisation has signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. This means we will recognise your continuous or ‘unbroken’ service in any Greater Manchester local authority or NHS organisation, Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service or Greater Manchester Combined Authority; giving you access to our service-related benefits.

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To apply for this job role please complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the person specification of the job role.

Please include reference to your qualifications that are specified on the person specification within your application.

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects staff to share this commitment.

If you are interested in what we are offering, and have the skills we are looking for we want to hear from you. If you would like to discuss the post further please contact Suzanne Antrobus Assistant Director Legal, Governance and Coroners and Monitoring Officer on 01706924729

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role 

Closing date: 25 January 2026

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