Senior Adult Social Care Lawyer

Locum Senior Adult Social Care Lawyer – South East - £65 per hour – Remote

Job Title: Senior Adult Social Care Lawyer
Council: South East Local Authority
Working Pattern: Full-time (35 hours per week) – Fully remote (condensed hours available)
Rate: £65 per hour
Duration: 3 months + (potential for extension)

Venn Group’s public sector legal team is working with a Local Authority in the South East, who are in urgent need of an experienced Senior Adult Social Care Lawyer to join their team on a locum basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a progressive local authority while benefiting from a fully remote working arrangement.

Job Overview:

This South East Local Authority is seeking an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer to handle a complex caseload relating to key adult social care matters. The successful candidate will be required to provide high-level legal advice, undertake advocacy, and support the council in ensuring compliance with adult social care legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide specialist legal advice on all aspects of adult social care law, including inquests, age assessment cases, and judicial reviews
• Represent the council in court proceedings and tribunals, undertaking advocacy where required
• Support and advise on complex safeguarding matters, mental capacity issues, and deprivation of liberty cases
• Manage a varied caseload and work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Draft legal documents and policies in compliance with the latest legislation and best practice

Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor, barrister, or FILEx Legal Executive with relevant experience in adult social care law
• Strong working knowledge of key adult social care legislation, including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Human Rights Act 1998
• Experience handling inquests, judicial review matters, and age assessment cases
• Willingness and ability to undertake advocacy
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote role with minimal supervision

While experience in all areas is desirable, candidates with transferable skills and a willingness to develop in local government adult social care law are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply:

For further details, please contact John Smith at Venn Group:

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Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide, and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.

Locum Senior Adult Social Care Lawyer – South East - £65 per hour – Remote