Adult Care Lawyer Outside IR35

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks an Adult Social Care Lawyer for a contract role based in the East Midlands. The position offers remote working and a competitive hourly rate of £60-£65 outside of IR35. The successful candidate will manage various legal matters, including Court of Protection cases and Mental Health Act issues. Experience in local government is preferred, but private practice candidates may also apply. This role begins on a three-month basis with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Experience dealing with Court of Protection cases.
• Familiarity with Mental Health Act matters.
• Proven ability to attend tribunal hearings.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload in Adult Social Care.
• Provide legal advice on community care matters.
• Represent clients in judicial review proceedings.

Skills

Court of Protection

Mental Health Act

Tribunals

Community care advice

Job description

Adult Social Care Lawyer

£60 - £65 per hour OUTSIDE IR35

Remote working

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Adult Care Lawyer to join a friendly and supportive team within a local authority based in the East Midlands. This role will fall outside of IR35 and offers flexibility with remote working.

The successful candidate for the Adult Care Lawyer role will be dealing with a range of matters, including:

• Court of Protection caseload
• Mental Health Act matters
• Attending tribunals
• Deprivation of liberty matters
• Advice on community care
• Judicial review proceedings

This contract will begin on a 3 month basis with a strong possibility of the role continuing beyond that.

We are really keen to hear from candidates who have previously experience within local government but candidates from a private practice background are also welcome to apply.

If you are interested in applying or would like to have a confidential discussion about the position, then please contact Sara Robinson in our Manchester office.

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