Locum solicitor – Adult social Care

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