Adult Social Care Lawyer Locum

Lynx Employment Services Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority legal service in Sheffield seeks an experienced Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer to support its busy team during increased caseload. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of adult social care matters, provide legal advice, and work collaboratively with social care teams under tight deadlines. Applicants must be qualified solicitors, barristers, or legal executives with prior experience in local authority adult social care legal matters. This short-term assignment offers an opportunity to contribute immediately.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within a local authority Adult Social Care legal team.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of adult social care matters.
• Providing legal advice and support to social care teams.
• Supporting the legal team with casework arising from increased demand.
• Working to tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and professional standards.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified solicitor, barrister or legal executive

Job description

Location : Sheffield

Hours : 9 : 00am 5 : 00pm

Contract : 02 / 01 / 2026 to 27 / 02 / 2026

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer to support a busy local authority legal team during a period of increased caseload.

The role will focus on adult social care matters and requires prior experience working within a local authority Adult Social Care legal team. The successful candidate will be able to manage a high-volume caseload efficiently and work collaboratively with colleagues across legal and operational services.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of adult social care matters
• Providing legal advice and support to social care teams
• Supporting the legal team with casework arising from increased demand
• Working to tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and professional standards

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor, barrister or legal executive
• Proven experience within a local authority Adult Social Care legal team
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Strong communication and organisational skills

This is a short-term locum assignment suited to an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer who can provide immediate support to a busy team.