Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer – London - £50 umbrella – Hybrid Working – Part Time
Job Title: Adult Social Care Lawyer
Location: Greater London
Working Pattern: Part Time (22hrs per week) – Hybrid Working 1 day per week Office Attendance
Rate: £50 umbrella per hour
Venn Group's specialist public sector legal team are in partnership with a Local Authority in Greater London to recruit an Adult Social Care Lawyer on a part time basis to help with an increase in workload
The role of Adult Social Care Lawyer is offered on a 3 month basis but owing to the nature is looking to extend on a rolling basis thereafter. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Adult Social Care Lawyer to establish themselves within a fledgling legal team and become integral to the Council
The ideal candidate for this role will be a Qualified Barrister, Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with a proven tack record of successfully managing Adult Social Care legal matters within Local Government
Duties shall include:
- Provide comprehensive legal services, covering both contentious and non-contentious matters
- Offer expert advice on legal matters, responding proactively to potential judicial review threats
- Handle applications in the Court of Protection and County Court displacement proceedings, ensuring legal accuracy and compliance
- Draft a variety of legal documents, including pleadings and statements, addressing diverse issues within social care functions
- Advise officers on service development, ensuring lawful implementation of changes in service delivery, with a focus on compliance with the public sector equality duty
Please apply for this role online or contact Aidan Sallis or John Smith via phone or email for further information.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.
Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer – London - £50 umbrella – Hybrid Working – Part Time