SENIOR ADULT CARE LAWYER

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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