Lawyer

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; England; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD seeks a temporary solicitor to join the Adult Social Care Legal Team in a fast-paced environment. You will deliver robust advice across complex matters, including Court of Protection work and Care Act issues, ensuring timely decision-making and positive outcomes for vulnerable adults.

The role requires strong expertise in mental capacity and mental health law, with experience handling Ordinary Residence and funding disputes, and the ability to support colleagues across

Responsibilities

• Court of Protection work
• Care Act guidance and related legislation
• Ordinary Residence and funding disputes handling
• Support across wider adult social care function
• Provide clear, robust and timely legal advice

Job description

This is a temporary role and the rate is £55.00ph PAYE

The reference number is: 000B 75CD / 1

The successful candidate will play a key role within a fast‑paced Adult Social Care Legal Team, providing clear, robust and timely advice across a wide range of complex matters. They will confidently manage Court of Protection work, deliver well‑reasoned guidance on the Care Act and associated legislation, and handle Ordinary Residence and funding disputes with precision and sound judgement.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong expertise in mental capacity and mental health law, contribute to finance and policy‑related work, and support colleagues across the wider adult social care function. They will be highly organised, able to balance competing priorities, and committed to delivering a responsive, solution‑focused legal service that supports effective decision‑making and positive outcomes for vulnerable adults.