Senior Adult Social Care Lawyer

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🇬🇧 United Kingdom – Remote

💵 £55 / hour

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📋 Description

• Oversee a complex Adult Social Care caseload • Provide legal counsel on the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 1983, and Health and Social Care Act 2008 • Advise on Ordinary Residence, Safeguarding, Provider Failure, Section 117 Aftercare, and Community Care Responsibilities • Prepare and file applications to the Court of Protection and High Court • Handle Deputyship Applications, Welfare and Best Interests Applications, Deprivation of Liberty Matters, Section 21A Challenges, Judicial Reviews, and Inherent Jurisdiction Applications • Attend court hearings and perform advocacy as needed • Negotiate settlements and represent the Local Authority in legal proceedings • Advise and support Adult Social Care services and partner organizations • Provide training and guidance to departments and directorates • Support the Principal Lawyer and provide cover as needed • Assist with supervisory and management duties within the legal team • Stay updated on legal developments and case law • Contribute to a customer-focused legal service

🎯 Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX eligible to practice in England and Wales • Valid practising certificate • Extensive post-qualification experience in Adult Social Care Law • In-depth knowledge of Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 1983, and Health and Social Care Act 2008 • Significant experience with Court of Protection cases • Proven ability to manage complex Adult Social Care cases independently • Experience in advocacy and court appearances • Exceptional skills in legal drafting, communication, and negotiation • Strong research and analytical capabilities • Ability to handle a demanding caseload and meet deadlines • Previous Local Authority legal setting experience desirable • Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff desirable • Experience acting as a deputy for senior legal managers desirable • Experience delivering legal training to operational services desirable • Experience working in a Lexcel-accredited legal practice desirable

🏖️ Benefits

• Remote working • Bi-weekly pay • Supportive environment within the Local Authority legal team • High degree of autonomy and responsibility • Opportunity to manage a diverse Adult Social Care caseload • Extensive work with Court of Protection and safeguarding