SENIOR ADULT CARE LAWYER
hace 4 días
Rochdale
NOW HIRING! SENIOR ADULT SOCIAL CARE LAWYER - INTERIM OPPORTUNITY Greater Manchester Area Local Authority | Hybrid £60 - 65 per hour (Inside IR35) Standard hours | Long‑term assignment (approx. 23 weeks) A highly reputable local authority legal team based in the Greater Manchester area is seeking an experienced Senior UK Adult Social Care Lawyer with a minimum 3+ years PQE, to join on a long‑term interim basis. This is a hybrid role offering standard working hours and a competitive hourly rate, supporting adult social care services during a sustained period of demand. The role will involve: • Advising on a broad range of adult social care matters, • Court of Protection and s.21A work, • Safeguarding, mental capacity and deprivation of liberty matters, • Providing clear, pragmatic advice to social work teams and internal stakeholders, • Managing a varied caseload with minimal supervision About you: • Strong experience in adult social care within a local authority setting, • Comfortable handling complex and high‑risk matters, • Able to hit the ground running in an interim environment, • Qualified solicitor, barrister or legal executive, • Local Government experience preferred This role would suit an experienced Adult Care UK Lawyer looking for a stable, longer‑term interim opportunity with flexibility and work‑life balance. For a confidential discussion, please contact Sharzad Michaels in the Legal & Governance Team at Allen Lane. REF: TR/018033