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Adult Safeguarding Lawyer
Job Posted: 14 days ago
Salary: £ 50 - 60 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: London
Expire in: 14 days
Job Description
Adult Safeguarding Lawyer
Rate: £50-£60 per hour - Negotiable DOE
Contract Length: 3-6-month initial contract
London Borough Council
Flexible Hybrid Working
Are you a qualified lawyer with a passion for safeguarding adults and protecting vulnerable people? We are currently working with a respected London Borough Council that is actively seeking an experienced Adult Safeguarding Lawyer to join their Legal Services team. This role offers a varied caseload and the opportunity to make a direct impact in supporting some of the community's most critical needs.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a caseload covering Court of Protection, DOLS, Care Act matters, adult safeguarding, financial assessments, and associated public law issues.
Advise council departments on a wide range of adult social care and safeguarding matters, including judicial reviews, homelessness, mental health law, and Section 21A applications.
Attend court as required and provide advocacy where appropriate.
Support other legal colleagues and provide mentoring, training, or guidance as needed.
Attend committees or member briefings and prepare detailed reports on casework when required.
Key Requirements
Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEX with at least 2 years' post-qualification experience in adult social care and safeguarding law.
Strong knowledge of Court of Protection proceedings, Care Act, Mental Health Act, and related areas.
Excellent drafting, legal research, communication, and case management skills.
Ability to manage a complex caseload with limited supervision.
Experience working in a local government legal setting is highly desirable.
About Spencer Clarke Group
Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and provide expert career advice along the way.
When you join us, you will receive:
Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
Free DBS checks
Post Placement Aftercare
Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals
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