Adult Safeguarding Lawyer
BBBH36344_1754562971
Posted: 08/07/2025
- £50 - £60 per hour
- London
- Contract
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
If you're interested in this role, click the apply button or contact Max using the details below:
📞 01772 954200
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We also offer a market-leading referral scheme of up to £250 - if you know someone who may be suitable, ask them to send their CV to Max and don't forget to include your details too.
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Max Caster
Recruitment Consultant