Locum Adult Social Care Solicitor

Lynx Employment Services Ltd; West Midlands Combined Authority; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A legal team at a local authority is looking for a qualified Locum Adult Social Care Solicitor. This remote position requires strong experience in adult social care law and the ability to manage a busy caseload with minimal supervision. The solicitor will represent the authority in various legal matters, provide timely advice, and contribute to the drafting of critical documentation.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in local authority adult social care law.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent the authority in Court of Protection proceedings.
• Provide legal advice on Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and funding disagreements.
• Draft and review legal documents as necessary.

Skills

Independence

Communication

Legal Advice

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Current practising certificate

Job description

Locum Adult Social Care Solicitor (Remote | Part-Time Considered)
Pay: £43.65 - £52.38 per hour (PAYE)
Contract: ASAP start – until 31st December 2025
Location: Predominantly remote (occasional office attendance may be required)

We are seeking an experienced Locum Adult Social Care Solicitor to join a well-regarded local authority legal team. The ideal candidate will be confident in managing a busy caseload with minimal supervision and able to provide timely, practical legal advice across a wide range of Adult Social Care matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent the authority in Court of Protection proceedings

• Provide legal advice on:

  • Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)

  • Ordinary residence disputes

  • Funding and charging disagreements

  • Duties under the Care Act 2014

  • Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act matters

• Drafting and reviewing relevant legal documentation

• Advising officers and stakeholders within the local authority on complex ASC issues

Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor (or Barrister/FILEX) with a current practising certificate

• Strong experience in local authority adult social care law

• Ability to work independently and handle urgent matters confidently

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Working Pattern:

• Part-time applicants are welcomed (ideally 4 days per week)

• Remote working is the norm, with minimal in-office presence if needed