Adult Social Care Lawyer

Venn Group; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Locum Adult Social Care Solicitor for an initial 3-month remote role in England. The successful candidate will provide essential legal advice on Adult Social Care and Education, advocate complex cases in court, and mentor junior staff. A valid practising certificate along with significant experience in adult social care is essential. This role offers competitive pay of up to £65 per hour, with further extensions possible based on performance.

Qualifications

• Qualified Lawyer with a valid practising certificate in the UK.
• Specialism within Adult Social Care Law and post-qualification experience.
• Experience advocating complex Adult Social Care cases in court.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on all aspects of Adult Social Care Law.
• Advise on areas of Education and attend virtual education tribunals.
• Mentor and train less experienced team members.

Skills

Qualified Lawyer with valid practising certificate

Specialism in Adult Social Care Law

Experience advocating complex Adult Social Care cases

Experience working on Education cases

Experience within local authorities

Job description

Locum Adult Social Care (and Education) Solicitor – Berkshire – Up to £65 per hour umbrella – Fully remote

Are you a passionate Adult Social Care Solicitor looking to make a real difference? Venn Group is working with a fantastic local authority in London in their search for an Adult Social Care Solicitor on a locum basis for an initial 3‑month period, with the potential for extension depending on performance and project needs.

Requirements:

• Qualified Lawyer, with a valid practising certificate in the UK
• Specialism within Adult Social Care Law and experience practising this post‑qualification
• Experience advocating complex Adult Social Care cases in court
• Experience working Education cases, and attending SEN tribunals
• Experience working within local authorities, or for a public sector organisation

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Advising the clients of the organisation on all aspects of Adult Social Care Law and providing representation when necessary
• Advising on areas of Education
• Attending and advocating complex cases in court
• Attending virtual education tribunals
• Advising officers and members in a proactive and sensitive manner
• Mentoring and training less experienced team members
• Deputising for heads of legal and other principal lawyers when necessary

If you are interested in this Adult Social Care Solicitor role in the London area, please contact the London office on 07441 916 456, or email your CV to [e-mail] and one of the team will get back to you.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.

Due to the large volume of applicants, it is impossible to provide feedback for every applicant. If one of the team have not contacted you in 48 hours, then please assume your application has been unsuccessful in this instance.