Adult Safeguarding Lawyer

Job Title: Adult Safeguarding Lawyer

Salary: £53,460 – £61,638 per annum

Grade: G

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Adult Safeguarding Lawyer to join our friendly and supportive legal Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in protecting vulnerable adults and ensuring their rights and welfare are upheld. As part of our Legal Team, you will provide specialist legal advice and representation on a range of adult safeguarding matters, working closely with social care teams, partner agencies and stakeholders.

• Advising on adult safeguarding matters, including applications under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Care Act 2014.
• Representing the local authority in the Court of Protection and other relevant tribunals.
• Drafting legal documents, court applications, and policies related to safeguarding.
• Providing training and guidance to social care professionals on legal issues affecting vulnerable adults.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and case law developments.
• Handling judicial review matters, deprivation of liberty cases, and other public law challenges.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• To be a qualified solicitor, barrister, or chartered legal executive
• At least 3 years post qualification experience in adult social care law
• Strong advocacy, negotiation, and communication skills.
• The ability to manage a varied and complex caseload.
• A commitment to public service and protecting vulnerable individuals.

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts and local offers

DBS Check: A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at Basic Level is required for this post.

If you are passionate about safeguarding adults and want to make a difference in your community, we would love to hear from you.

Advert Closing Date: (Redeployment Only): 15th January 2026

Advert Closing Date: 8th February 2026

Interview Date: 24th February 2026

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