£40 Per Hour
Full Time
Temporary
West London, Greater London
Public Sector And Council
Posted 1 day ago
Expires In 27 Days
Job Description
Contract: 3-month ongoing contract
Rate: £40 per hour (umbrella)
Working Pattern: Hybrid – office attendance once per month
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Social Care Solicitor to join a local authority legal services team in West London on an initial 3-month ongoing contract.
This role will provide specialist legal support across Children’s and Adults’ Social Care, working on complex and sensitive matters within a supportive hybrid working environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert legal advice on Children’s and Adults’ Social Care matters
- Manage and progress a complex caseload, ensuring compliance with statutory timescales
- Represent the Council in court proceedings and hearings as required
- Advise senior officers, managers, and elected members on social care legal issues
- Supervise and support junior legal staff where required
- Work collaboratively with internal departments, external partners, and the judiciary
- Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and governance requirements
- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEX entitled to practise in England & Wales
- Significant experience within Social Care law (Children and/or Adults)
- Experience working within a local authority or public sector legal service
- Strong advocacy, advisory, and case management skills
- Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities
- Hybrid working model
- Office attendance required once per month
- Flexible working supported
Damilola Alabede
Damilola.alabede@voxconsultants.com
02081384125
Division V85
Vox Network Consultants
27 Clements Lane
Greater London
EC4N 7AE
0208 1384125
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