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Solicitor - Adult Social Care

Solicitor - Adult Social Care

📍 SR1, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
£49,818 per annum
£49818 - £54143/annum
Industry: Legal
Posted: 21-09-2026
Company: Sunderland Council
Type: Permanent
Reference: 225628410

Job Description:

Solicitor - Adult Social Care

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time

Salary: Grade 9 (SCP 37 - 41) £49,818 - £54,143

Hours per week: 37

Employment Location: City Hall, Sunderland / Agile Working

Closing date: 14 Oct

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Law and Governance Service at Sunderland City Council. A qualified solicitor is required to join our Public Protection and Employment team to undertake adult social care legal work. 

The successful candidate will work alongside two other experienced solicitors in this field and will provide advice and support to the Council in relation to a broad and varied caseload. 

The post-holder will be based at the Council's new City Hall building and will also have the opportunity to work on an agile (home working) basis. 

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