Hybrid Adult Social Care Lawyer – Immediate Start

LAW Absolute Recruitment Ltd; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the East Midlands is seeking an Adult Social Care Lawyer for an initial period of three months. The role requires a qualified solicitor, barrister, or CILEX who can manage a full and complex caseload independently. The position offers a pay rate of £27-50 per hour and a hybrid working arrangement with office attendance required one to two days per week. Ideal start is ASAP, flexible to early January 2026 for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified solicitor, barrister, or CILEX with litigation rights.

Responsibilities

• Handle a full and complex case load including Care Act matters.
• Manage issues like no recourse to public funds, mental capacity, and age assessments.

Skills

Experience in handling complex caseloads

Knowledge of Care Act matters

Ability to work without supervision

Education

Qualified solicitor, barrister or CILEX

Practising certificate

Job description

A local authority in the East Midlands is seeking an Adult Social Care Lawyer for an initial period of three months. The role requires a qualified solicitor, barrister, or CILEX who can manage a full and complex caseload independently. The position offers a pay rate of £27-50 per hour and a hybrid working arrangement with office attendance required one to two days per week. Ideal start is ASAP, flexible to early January 2026 for the right candidate.