Adult Social Care Lawyer

Adult Social Care Lawyer – Local Authority (Fully Remote) An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer to join a Local Authority legal team on a fully remote basis. This role offers the chance to work on a rewarding and varied caseload, supporting vulnerable adults and advising on complex social care matters within a collaborative public sector environment. The Role The successful candidate will provide legal advice across a broad range of adult social care matters, working closely with adult services, safeguarding teams and senior officers. Duties will include: * Managing a caseload of adult social care and Court of Protection matters * Advising on Care Act responsibilities and safeguarding issues * Conducting and advising on Deprivation of Liberty matters and related applications * Supporting Mental Capacity Act matters and best interests decisions * Providing legal advice to social workers, officers and senior stakeholders * Drafting applications, witness statements and legal documentation * Representing the Authority in court hearings and tribunals where appropriate * Advising on ordinary residence, funding disputes and judicial review matters where required * Ensuring legal compliance and providing pragmatic, solution-focused advice Candidate Requirements Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors, Barristers or Chartered Legal Executives with relevant adult social care experience. The ideal candidate will have: * Strong knowledge of adult social care law, the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act * Experience handling Court of Protection matters * Previous Local Authority or public sector experience is desirable * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills * The ability to manage a varied caseload independently * A practical and proactive approach to problem-solving What’s on Offer * Fully remote working * Flexible working arrangements * Supportive and experienced legal team * Interesting and meaningful public sector work * Competitive salary/rate depending on experience