Lawyer

CRA Group Recruitment And Payroll Ltd; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer for a 3-month contract. The role involves providing legal advice on various Adult Care law issues, including court work and mental capacity matters. The candidate should possess significant knowledge of the Care Act 2014. This position is primarily remote, requiring occasional on-site visits for induction and equipment collection. The ideal professional should be a qualified solicitor, barrister, or legal executive with substantial experience in the field.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Court of Protection work.
• Strong knowledge of mental capacity law and mental health legislation.
• Experience in handling court proceedings and complex legal cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and representation on Adult Social Care matters.
• Manage caseload covering Court of Protection proceedings.
• Advise on statutory duties under the Care Act 2014.

Skills

Court of Protection work

Mental capacity law

Care Act 2014

Legal advice to non-legal professionals

Strong communication skills

Education

Qualified solicitor, barrister, or legal executive

Job description

Job Description

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary

Lincolnshire County Council is seeking an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer (G10) to join its Legal Services team on a temporary basis.

The postholder will provide specialist legal advice on all aspects of Adult Care law, including court work, Court of Protection matters, mental capacity, mental health, and Care Act issues.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample)

• Provide high-quality legal advice and representation to the Council on Adult Social Care matters.
• Manage a caseload covering Court of Protection proceedings, mental capacity issues, and mental health law.
• Advise on statutory duties and responsibilities under the Care Act 2014.
• Conduct and oversee court work, including preparation of legal documents and advocacy where appropriate.
• Support officers and managers with complex and sensitive Adult Care legal issues.
• Ensure legal advice is compliant with current legislation, case law, and best practice.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Legal Services and wider Council departments.
• Maintain accurate records and meet required deadlines in line with Council procedures.

Skills/Experience

• Proven experience of Court of Protection work.
• Strong knowledge of mental capacity law and mental health legislation.
• In-depth understanding of the Care Act 2014 and related statutory guidance.
• Experience of handling court proceedings and complex legal cases.
• Ability to provide clear, practical legal advice to non-legal professionals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote working environment.
• Experience working within local government or the public sector (desirable).

Additional Information

• The closing date: 05/01/2026.
• The role is primarily remote, with at least one on-site visit required for induction, equipment collection, and system access.
• Qualified solicitor, barrister, or legal executive with significant experience in Adult Social Care law.
• Employer: Lincolnshire County Council.
• Employment Type: Temporary (12 weeks).
• Hours: 37 hours per week (full time).