Adult Social Care Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector legal team in Portsmouth seeks a qualified Adult Social Care Lawyer for a locum role lasting initially 3 months. The position requires providing expert legal advice on social care law matters and represents the team while participating actively in the borough's legal processes. Occasional office presence is needed monthly, contributing to a dynamic legal environment focused on making a difference.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with experience in social care law post-qualification.
• Experience working in public sector organizations.
• Ability to advise on Mental Capacity Act and related areas.

Responsibilities

• Advise on adult social care law matters including court of protection.
• Represent the Borough and external clients as needed.
• Prepare for advocacy when required.

Skills

Specialism in Adult Social Care Law

Experience in public sector

Advising on court of protection

Advocacy skills

Education

Qualified Lawyer with valid practising certificate in the UK

Job description

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portsmouth, hampshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer

London Borough

Once a month office attendance

3 month period initially, with the possibility of extension depending on project needs

Full time

Are you a driven social care law specialist looking to make a difference in the public sector? Venn Group is working with a positive and welcoming legal team in a London Borough in their pursuit of a Adult Social Care Lawyer on a locum basis for an initial 3-month period.

Requirements:

• Qualified Lawyer, with a valid practising certificate in the UK
• Specialism within Adult Social Care Law, with experience of practising post-qualification
• Experience working for any public sector organisation or local authority

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Advising on all matters of adult social care law, including court of protection
• Advising on areas of law such as the Mental Capacity Act, deputyship
• Attending and preparing for advocacy, advocacy is not a prerequisite for this role, but you can do if you like
• Representing the Borough and external clients as appropriate
• Deputise for senior members of the legal team as appropriate

If you are interested in this Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer role in London, please contact the London office on 07441 916 456, or click apply and someone 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.