Lawyer - Social Care
| Posting date: | 16 June 2026 |
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| Salary: | £44,075 to £46,142 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 July 2026 |
| Location: | Llandrindod Wells, Powys |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Powys County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
About the role:
Social Care Lawyer - To be responsible for Social Care law matters in regards to Childcare.
About you:
You will need to be skilled at providing concise and clear guidance, be well-organised and have the ability to work effectively as part of a team
What you will do:
1.To undertake, provide and assist in the legal services provided to the Childrens
2.To represent the Council in legal and quasi legal proceedings in negotiations and generally in its relations with outside bodies and the public;
3. To appear on behalf of the Council in the Magistrates Court, County Court, High Court and Tribunals on matters as allocated by the Principal Solicitor;
At Powys County Council, we believe great work starts with balance. That’s why we have a tried and tested flexible working policy that allows you to work in a way that suits you—whether that’s from home, or in the office.
The role of Lawyer - Social Care can be undertaken remotely with the expectation of visiting our main office in Llandrindod Wells to collaborate as a team and attend service meetings in person as and when required.
Alongside genuine flexibility, you’ll benefit from a competitive salary, generous annual leave, strong development opportunities, and a wide range of additional benefits—helping you build a career that works for your life, not the other way around.
This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check
Social Care Lawyer - To be responsible for Social Care law matters in regards to Childcare.
About you:
You will need to be skilled at providing concise and clear guidance, be well-organised and have the ability to work effectively as part of a team
What you will do:
1.To undertake, provide and assist in the legal services provided to the Childrens
2.To represent the Council in legal and quasi legal proceedings in negotiations and generally in its relations with outside bodies and the public;
3. To appear on behalf of the Council in the Magistrates Court, County Court, High Court and Tribunals on matters as allocated by the Principal Solicitor;
At Powys County Council, we believe great work starts with balance. That’s why we have a tried and tested flexible working policy that allows you to work in a way that suits you—whether that’s from home, or in the office.
The role of Lawyer - Social Care can be undertaken remotely with the expectation of visiting our main office in Llandrindod Wells to collaborate as a team and attend service meetings in person as and when required.
Alongside genuine flexibility, you’ll benefit from a competitive salary, generous annual leave, strong development opportunities, and a wide range of additional benefits—helping you build a career that works for your life, not the other way around.
This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check
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