Supervising Solicitor (Community Care)
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Supervising Solicitor (Community Care)
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking to appoint a Supervising Solicitor for Community Care — with genuine flexibility for part‑time or full‑time working — to help shape and expand our legal services at the intersection of social justice and community care law, and harm reduction.
- Job Title: Supervising Solicitor (Community Care) – Legal Aid
- Location: Spitalfields London E1 5LJ – Hybrid
- Reports to: Legal Director
- Salary: £40,560 - £45,760 plus 5% pension contribution/pro rota part-time
- Contract Type: Permanent - Part or Full-time
- Closing date: Open until filled
About the Role
The Supervising Solicitor (Community Care) – Legal Aid is a key role in shaping and strengthening [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s legal services. Working closely with the Head of Community Legal Services and Executive Director, you will supervise the delivery of high-quality legal advice and representation, supporting the growth of legal aid practice whilst ensuring [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] continues to train and develop social justice lawyers for the future.
Key responsibilities include:
- Support Strategic Development
- Provide Practice Supervision
- Ensure Quality and Compliance
- Strengthen and Grow Services
- Contribute to Systemic Change
Person Specification
Essential
- Minimum 4 years+ post qualified solicitor with a current practising certificate
- Minimum 3 years+ substantial experience in legal aid casework, supervision and/or compliance
- Minimum 1 year+ experience of supervising others
- Experience in public law, housing law, and/or community care law within legal aid practice
- Strong commitment to social justice, harm reduction, and trauma-informed practice
- Approved legal aid supervisor with the Legal Aid Agency
Desirable
- Experience working in a charity or non-profit organisation
- Experience supporting or contributing to strategic litigation or test case work
- Understanding of the impact of drug policy and criminalisation on marginalised communities
- Experience in developing new services, partnerships, or funding-linked delivery models
About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] was founded in 1967 as the world’s first 24-hour legal helpline for people arrested for drug-related offences. It has grown into the UK’s leading independent drugs charity, dedicated to advancing social justice and harm reduction. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] holds consultative status at the United Nations.
To apply, send your CV and up to 3 pages on why you want to apply for the position, work at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and are suitable for the role to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] using the reference Ref: SSCC0526.