Adult Social Care Lawyer

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

Job summary

A London Borough is seeking a Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer for an initial 3-month period with potential extension. The ideal candidate will have post-qualification experience in adult social care law and a valid UK practising certificate, ready to make a difference in the public sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in public sector or local authority
• Post-qualification experience in adult social care law

Responsibilities

• Advising on matters of adult social care law, including court of protection.
• Representing the Borough and external clients as appropriate.
• Deputising for senior members of the legal team.

Skills

Specialism in Adult Social Care Law

Advocacy

Advising on Mental Capacity Act

Education

Qualified Lawyer with valid practising certificate

Job description

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swindon, wiltshire, United Kingdom

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Yes

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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.