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Brief description:
We are looking for a Solicitor within Adults Safeguarding.
The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with at least 3 years PQE (or equivalent) with at least 2 years’ experience specialising in and handling Adults matters preferably from a local authority perspective.
The successful candidate must be confident and experienced in order to be able to hit the ground running and have the ability to carry a varied case load covering all aspects of Adult Social Care matters.
The candidate will need to be proactive, work well under pressure, self-reliant as well as work as part of a wider team.
We are looking for someone:
- Who is a Qualified Solicitor/Barrister authorised to Practise, with a certificate free of conditions.
- With a minimum of 3 years’ experience of practical legal work, of which 2 years must have been gained in the relevant specialism.
- Who is able to absorb and understand detail quickly around complex legislation and reports.
- With general knowledge of Local Government law and an understanding of the current role of a Local Authority Legal Services Division