Locum Adult Social Care Solicitor

Venn Group - Bristol; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer for remote working on a full-time basis, offering £55-60 per hour. The role requires a qualified lawyer or barrister with local authority experience, skilled in adult protection and community care. Key responsibilities include conducting litigation, managing a full caseload, and representing the authority in court proceedings. The initial contract is for 3+ months, with a possibility of extension.

Qualifications

• Must have a full and varied Adult Protection and Community Care caseload experience.
• Experience in dealing with Deprivation of Liberty matters.
• Ability to manage proceedings and provide legal advice at Court of Protection.

Responsibilities

• Conduct litigation on behalf of the Local Authority.
• Prepare applications to Court for orders.
• Represent clients in formal legal proceedings.

Skills

Qualified Lawyer or Barrister

Experience in Local Authority

Adult Protection and Community Care

Education

Current practising certificate

Job description

Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer – South Wales – Remote Working – Full time - £55-60 per hour via umbrella

Venn Group’s specialist legal team has partnered with a Local Authority based in the South of Wales who are looking to appoint an experienced Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer to join their team on a full‑time basis, looking at 37 hours across 5 days per week for an initial contract of 3+ months (subject to extension thereafter).

For this position you will need to be a qualified Lawyer or Barrister, with a current practising certificate, and previous Local Authority experience carrying a full and varied Adult Protection and Community Care caseload.

Duties may include:

• Conducting Litigation on behalf of the Local Authority
• Dealing with Deprivation of Liberty matters
• Managing a full caseload and providing advice & support to the legal team with a focus on Adult Protection and Community Care Matters
• Ensuring the management of Court of Protection proceedings and related requests for legal advice
• Preparing applications to Court for orders, and preparing cases and interviewing witnesses
• Representing in formal legal proceedings, attending Court and undertaking advocacy where appropriate
• Carrying out case management of complex cases comprising of welfare and financial matters arising from the Care Act 2014
• Dealing with applications to the Court of Protection for welfare matters and to the County Court under the Mental Health Act 1983 particularly in respect of nearest relation

An hourly rate of £55-60 via umbrella is offered for this position, whilst also offering the opportunity for remote working.

To apply, please contact Josh Cowan or Charlotte Foley on 07441 916389. Alternatively, email [e-mail] with an up‑to‑date CV and details of your current availability and a member of the team will be in touch.

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.