ASC Solicitor Rate: £50-£60 per day - Negotiable DOE Contract Length: 3-6-month initial contract Northeast Local Authority Flexible Hybrid Working Spencer Clarke Group are working in partnership with a local authority in the northeast region who are in need of an experienced Adult Social Care Solicitor. The successful candidate will provide high-quality legal advice, undertake advocacy, and manage a substantial caseload of complex Court of Protection proceedings. Key Responsibilities Undertake advocacy before courts, inquiries and tribunals as required. Draft a range of legal documentation, including applications, position statements, draft orders, correspondence and reports. Build and maintain strong working relationships with members, senior officers and service leads. Essential Requirements Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with relevant experience within adult services law. Exposure to Court of Protection and/or Judicial Review proceedings. Working knowledge of: Care Act 2014 Mental Capacity Act 2005 Mental Health Act 1983 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 rol...