Locum Senior Adult Care Lawyer
Organisation: Confidential Local Authority (Midlands)
Contract: Locum – 6 months initially
Working Arrangement: Fully remote
Day Rate: Competitive and negotiable (dependent on experience)
Role Overview
A confidential local authority in the Midlands is seeking an experienced Senior Adult Social Care Lawyer to join their Legal Services team on a locum basis.
The successful candidate will provide specialist legal advice and support across a broad range of Adult Social Care matters, working closely with the Council’s Adult Social Care, safeguarding and operational teams.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality legal advice across Adult Social Care matters
Advise on complex and sensitive cases involving vulnerable adults
Provide advice in relation to safeguarding, capacity and best interests
Advise on the legal framework surrounding care and support, including the Care Act
Advise on ordinary residence, funding and disputes between authorities
Deal with applications and proceedings relating to the Court of Protection where required
Provide advice on deprivation of liberty and related statutory duties
Support social care teams with complex casework and risk management
Work closely with senior officers and other professionals to provide pragmatic and commercially focused legal advice
Manage a varied caseload with a high degree of autonomy
Candidate Profile
Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or experienced Legal Executive
Strong post-qualification experience within Adult Social Care
Previous local authority experience is highly desirable
Strong knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act and relevant safeguarding legislation
Experience dealing with complex Adult Social Care and Court of Protection matters
Able to provide clear, pragmatic and commercially focused legal advice
Comfortable working independently in a remote environment
Working Arrangements
The role is fully remote, offering flexibility for an experienced locum lawyer. The successful candidate will work closely with the Council’s legal and Adult Social Care teams remotely.
Contract Details
Initial 6-month locum assignment
Competitive and negotiable day rate, dependent on experience
Fully remote working
Potential for extension subject to service requirements