Adult Care Lawyer
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Greater London
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£60 / hour
CATEGORY
Legal
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion
SKILLS
Adult Social Care law
Court of Protection
Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
Ordinary residence disputes
Safeguarding
Community care advice
Legal drafting
Caseload management
FULL DESCRIPTION
Adult Care Lawyer
Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Location: Greater London, United Kingdom (Remote)
Job Type: Contract
Pay: £60/day
Reference: 295727
The Role
- Manage a caseload of Adult Social Care matters, including: Court of Protection applications, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), Ordinary residence disputes, Safeguarding and community care advice
- Provide clear and practical legal advice to social care teams and senior stakeholders
- Draft legal documents and represent the authority where required
- Support the wider legal team on complex or sensitive matters
About You
- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX Lawyer
- Strong experience within Adult Social Care law, ideally within a local authority setting
- Confident managing a full caseload independently
- Ability to build effective working relationships remotely
What's on Offer
- Fully remote working
- Flexible working arrangements
- Competitive day rate
- Initial 6 month contract with strong likelihood of extension
- Any ability to attend the office when required (even occasionally) would be highly advantageous
If you're an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer looking for a flexible, fully remote locum opportunity within a London authority, we'd be keen to speak with you.
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