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Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer

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Job ID:

38375

Practice Area(s):

Adult Social Care

Location:

South-East (exc London) 
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Employment Type:

Locum

Posted:

19.02.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority

Salary:

60+

Salary Type:

per hour
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Job Description:

Locum Adult Care Solicitor – Local Authority (South East) – Fully Remote

Rate: £60+ per hour
Contract: 6-month rolling contract
Working Pattern: Fully remote

We are working with a Local Authority in the South East who are seeking an experienced Locum Adult Care Solicitor to join their legal services team on an initial 6-month rolling contract, offering full remote working and a competitive hourly rate of £60+.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managing a varied caseload of adult social care matters

  • Handling Court of Protection, mental capacity, deprivation of liberty safeguards (DoLS), and safeguarding cases

  • Providing high-quality legal advice to internal stakeholders

  • Drafting legal documents and representing the authority where required

Requirements:

  • Qualified Solicitor / Barrister / Legal Executive

  • Proven experience working within adult social care law for a local authority

  • Ability to work autonomously and manage a busy caseload

  • Strong communication and organisational skills

What’s on Offer:

  • £60+ per hour (DOE)

  • Fully remote working

  • 6-month rolling contract with strong likelihood of extension

  • Flexible working arrangements

Contact: Pat McKeown – 0161 470 5505
Email: pat.mckeown@vividresourcing.com

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Vivid Resourcing
United Kingdom

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Vivid Resourcing
United Kingdom
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Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer

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Job ID:

38375

Practice Area(s):

Adult Social Care

Location:

South-East (exc London) 
col-narrow-right   

Employment Type:

Locum

Posted:

19.02.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority

Salary:

60+

Salary Type:

per hour
col-wide   

Job Description:

Locum Adult Care Solicitor – Local Authority (South East) – Fully Remote

Rate: £60+ per hour
Contract: 6-month rolling contract
Working Pattern: Fully remote

We are working with a Local Authority in the South East who are seeking an experienced Locum Adult Care Solicitor to join their legal services team on an initial 6-month rolling contract, offering full remote working and a competitive hourly rate of £60+.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managing a varied caseload of adult social care matters

  • Handling Court of Protection, mental capacity, deprivation of liberty safeguards (DoLS), and safeguarding cases

  • Providing high-quality legal advice to internal stakeholders

  • Drafting legal documents and representing the authority where required

Requirements:

  • Qualified Solicitor / Barrister / Legal Executive

  • Proven experience working within adult social care law for a local authority

  • Ability to work autonomously and manage a busy caseload

  • Strong communication and organisational skills

What’s on Offer:

  • £60+ per hour (DOE)

  • Fully remote working

  • 6-month rolling contract with strong likelihood of extension

  • Flexible working arrangements

Contact: Pat McKeown – 0161 470 5505
Email: pat.mckeown@vividresourcing.com