Locum Adult Social Care Solicitor - 3-Month Initial Contract

Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Handle a diverse Adult Social Care caseload with minimal oversight.
  
  


• Offer specialized legal counsel on Adult Social Care legislation and Local Authority responsibilities.
  
  


• Provide advice on the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 1983, Human Rights Act 1998, Equality Act 2010, and related laws.
  
  


• Conduct and oversee Court of Protection proceedings, including welfare, property, and deprivation of liberty issues.
  
  


• Draft applications, witness statements, court documents, legal opinions, reports, agreements, and correspondence.
  
  


• Represent the Local Authority in Courts and Tribunals.
  
  


• Undertake advocacy and instruct Counsel as necessary.
  
  


• Advise on adult safeguarding matters and multi-agency safeguarding arrangements.
  
  


• Assist officers and managers in managing legal risks and statutory duties.
  
  


• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers, trainees, and legal assistants as needed.
  
  


• Contribute to legal training and knowledge-sharing within the organization.
  
  


• Participate in service improvement initiatives and develop legal precedents and guidance.
  
  


• Engage in cross-directorate projects and policy development work.
  
  

Essential

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or FCILEx with a current practicing certificate.
  
  


• At least 5 years' post-qualification experience (PQE).
  
  


• Extensive experience in advising on Adult Social Care law.
  
  


• Proven experience in managing Court of Protection cases.
  
  


• Strong knowledge of:
  
  
  
  • Care Act 2014
    
    
  
  
  • Mental Capacity Act 2005
    
    
  
  
  • Mental Health Act 1983
    
    
  
  
  • Human Rights Act 1998
    
    
  
  
  • Adult Safeguarding Law
    
    
  
  
  • Data Protection legislation
    
    
  
  


• Advocacy experience in Courts and Tribunals.
  
  


• Excellent drafting, analytical, and legal research skills.
  
  


• Ability to independently manage a complex caseload.
  
  


• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  
  


• Capability to provide practical, risk-based legal advice.
  
  

Desirable

• Previous experience with Local Authorities.
  
  


• Familiarity with Local Government law.
  
  


• Understanding of European Community Law.
  
  


• Awareness of Childcare Law.
  
  


• Experience in supervising junior legal staff.
  
  


• Experience in delivering legal training and briefings.
  
  

Additional Information

• Agile working arrangement.
  
  


• Required attendance at court hearings, meetings, and Local Authority offices.
  
  


• Courts are primarily located in Luton and nearby areas.
  
  


• Opportunity to work on complex and high-profile Adult Social Care cases.
  
  


• Supportive and collaborative legal team environment.
  
  

What's on Offer?

• £55.00 per hour (Umbrella)
  
  


• 3-Month Initial Contract
  
  


• Full-Time Hours
  
  


• Agile Working
  
  


• Bi-Weekly Pay
  
  


• Diverse Adult Social Care caseload
  
  


• Court of Protection and advocacy work
  
  


• Opportunity to engage in significant safeguarding and capacity matters
  
  


• Potential for contract extension