Adult Social Care Lawyer

Spencer Clarke Group Ltd.; England; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading opportunity has arisen for an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer with a Northwest Local Authority. This fully remote role involves managing complex caseloads and delivering high-quality legal advice while advocating for vulnerable individuals in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Access to temporary and permanent opportunities

Free DBS checks

Post Placement Aftercare

Loyalty reward scheme and competitions

Qualifications

• Significant post qualification experience in Adult Social Care Law.
• Advocacy experience before courts or tribunals.
• Knowledge of Children's social care and Health law is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload in Adult Social Care law.
• Represent the Council in courts and tribunals.
• Provide specialist legal advice and training.

Skills

Adult Social Care Law

Advocacy

Legal Advice

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive

Job description

Adult Social Care Lawyer

Northwest Local Authority

Contract: 3-6 months - likely to be extended
Rate: £50-£60 per hour - Negotiable DOE
Fully Remote

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer to join a local authority in the northwest. You will manage a complex and rewarding caseload while providing high-quality legal advice to officers, elected members, and key partners. You will also act as an advocate for the Council in court, tribunals, and statutory hearings, playing a key role in protecting and supporting vulnerable individuals across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload, covering all aspects of Adult Social Care law.
• Represent the Council in courts, tribunals, inquiries, and statutory hearings.
• Provide specialist legal advice and training to clients, committees, and panels.
• Draft and negotiate complex legal documents and manage external legal support where necessary.

Key Requirements

• A qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive with a current practising certificate.
• Significant post qualification experience in Adult Social Care Law including Court of Protection Welfare Applications, Ordinary Residence Disputes and Section 21A Challenges ideally within a local government setting.
• Advocacy experience before courts or tribunals
• Knowledge of Children's social care and Health law would be advantageous.

About Spencer Clarke Group

Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way.

When you join us, you will receive:

• Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
• Free DBS checks
• Post Placement Aftercare
• Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals

If you are interested in this role, click the apply button or contact Max using the contact details below:

01772 954200

We also offer a market leading referral scheme of up to £250 so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity, ask them to email their CV to Max and remember to include your details as well.

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