Adult Social Care Lawyer – Local Authority (Fully Remote)
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer to join a Local Authority legal team on a fully remote basis. This role offers the chance to work on a rewarding and varied caseload, supporting vulnerable adults and advising on complex social care matters within a collaborative public sector environment.
The Role
The successful candidate will provide legal advice across a broad range of adult social care matters, working closely with adult services, safeguarding teams and senior officers.
Duties will include:
* Managing a caseload of adult social care and Court of Protection matters
* Advising on Care Act responsibilities and safeguarding issues
* Conducting and advising on Deprivation of Liberty matters and related applications
* Supporting Mental Capacity Act matters and best interests decisions
* Providing legal advice to social workers, officers and senior stakeholders
* Drafting applications, witness statements and legal documentation
* Representing the Authority in court hearings and tribunals where appropriate
* Advising on ordinary residence, funding disputes and judicial review matters where required
* Ensuring legal compliance and providing pragmatic, solution-focused advice
Candidate Requirements
Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors, Barristers or Chartered Legal Executives with relevant adult social care experience.
The ideal candidate will have:
* Strong knowledge of adult social care law, the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act
* Experience handling Court of Protection matters
* Previous Local Authority or public sector experience is desirable
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* The ability to manage a varied caseload independently
* A practical and proactive approach to problem-solving
What’s on Offer
* Fully remote working
* Flexible working arrangements
* Supportive and experienced legal team
* Interesting and meaningful public sector work
* Competitive salary/rate depending on experience