Adult Social Care Lawyer

Service Care Solutions; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable consultancy is seeking an Adult Social Care Lawyer for a contract role in West London. This position involves providing expert legal advice on adult social care legislation and managing a varied caseload, including complex cases. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in this area, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. The role is office-based for 2 days a week and offers competitive pay of £60ph LTD or equivalent PAYE rates.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in adult social care law within local government or similar.
• Ability to independently manage a busy and complex caseload.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on adult social care legislation.
• Manage and progress a varied caseload, including complex cases.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents and reports.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners.

Skills

Expert legal advice on adult social care legislation

Managing a varied caseload

Excellent communication skills

High-quality drafting skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEX with a valid practising certificate

Job description

Servicer Care Solutions are working alongside a reputable West London Borough Council who are seeking an Adult Social Care Lawyer to join their team on a contract basis. Please find below further details with regards to this position.

Role Details

Role: Adult Social Care Lawyer
Location: West London
Rate: £60ph LTD / £52.81ph PAYE inc. holiday pay / £47.12ph PAYE exc. holiday pay
Contract: 3 month initially, 36 hours per week
Office Attendance: 2 days per week

The Role

• Provide expert legal advice on adult social care legislation, including the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Manage and progress a varied caseload, including complex cases.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents and reports.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners.

The Person

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEX with a valid practising certificate.
• Strong experience in adult social care law within local government or similar.
• Ability to independently manage a busy and complex caseload.
• Excellent communication and high-quality drafting skills.

Should this be an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on (phone number removed) or email across an updated CV to (URL removed). We welcome referrals which could be worth £250 each so please also bear this in mind.