Adult Social Care Lawyer Rate: £50-£60 per hour - Negotiable DOE Contract Length: 3-6-month initial contract Southwest Local Authority Flexible Hybrid Working - Advocacy Required Spencer Clarke Group are working with a Local Authority in the Southwest to recruit an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer to join their friendly and supportive Legal Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled lawyer to manage a varied caseload of adult social care matters, including complex cases, and to provide expert legal advice to the council and its services. Key Responsibilities Manage a busy caseload of adult social care matters, including: Mental Capacity Act and Court of Protection work Adult Safeguarding Ordinary residence disputes Care and support funding issues Judicial reviews and policy advice Provide clear, timely legal advice to internal clients and senior officers. Prepare applications, witness statements, and other documents for the Court of Protection and represent the council in hearings where appropriate. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, case law, and guidance, ensuring advice is accurate and compliant. Essential Requirements Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX Lawyer with a current practising certificate. Proven experience handling adult social care legal work, ideally within local government. Knowledge of relevant legislation including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and associated guidance. Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills. Strong ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities. If you're interested in this role, click the apply button or contact Max using the details below: (phone number removed) Our legal specialist, Max, has extensive experience across all areas of the legal market and recruits for positions at every level - from legal assistants and paralegals through to Directors of Legal and Monitoring Officers. If this particular role isn't quite right for you, but you'd like to explore other opportunities, please get in touch using the contact details above for a confidential discussion about the market. We are also proud to offer a market-leading referral scheme, with rewards of up to £300. If you know someone who might be a great fit for this or another legal role, simply ask them to send their CV to Max - and don't forget to include your own details so we can ensure you receive your referral bonus if they are successful. INDSCGMC