Job Description
Locum Adult Social Care Solicitor (Remote | Part-Time Considered)
Pay: £43.65 - £52.38 per hour (PAYE)
Contract: ASAP start until 31st December 2025
Location: Predominantly remote (occasional office attendance may be required)
We are seeking an experienced Locum Adult Social Care Solicitor to join a well-regarded local authority legal team. The ideal candidate will be confident in managing a busy caseload with minimal supervision and able to provide timely, practical legal advice across a wide range of Adult Social Care matters.
Key Responsibilities:
* Represent the authority in Court of Protection proceedings
* Provide legal advice on:
o Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
o Ordinary residence disputes
o Funding and charging disagreements
o Duties under the Care Act 2014
o Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act matters
* Drafting and reviewing relevant legal documentation
* Advising officers and stakeholders within the local authority on complex ASC issues
Requirements:
* Qualified Solicitor (or Barrister/FILEX) with a current practising certificate
* Strong experience in local authority adult social care law
* Ability to work independently and handle urgent matters confidently
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Working Pattern:
* Part-time applicants are welcomed (ideally 4 days per week)
* Remote working is the norm, with minimal in-office presence if needed
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