Litigation Specialist

Adults Safeguarding Lawyers (x2)

Location: Ilford area

Contract: 6 months

Rate: £378.73 per day (Inside IR35) / £7,574.60 per month

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.

Two experienced Adults Safeguarding Lawyers are required to support a local authority legal service based in the Ilford area on a six‑month interim basis.

This is an opportunity to work within a busy adult social care legal team, providing high‑quality advice on safeguarding and Court of Protection matters.

Role Overview

The successful candidates will provide a comprehensive and professional legal service across all aspects of adult social care law and act as a key source of legal expertise within the service.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing legal advice, guidance and practical assistance across Adult Social Care services
• Managing Court of Protection work, including complex and sensitive matters
• Advising on ordinary residence, duties under the Care Act 2014, local government law and judicial review proceedings
• Conducting a full range of adults’ services cases, including those raising complex or significant issues
• Undertaking advocacy in the Courts and Tribunals where rights of audience permit
• Preparing cases end to end, including reviewing evidence, drafting applications, reports and court documentation
• Handling child protection matters where required, ensuring cases are progressed efficiently

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of CILEx
• Demonstrable experience in Adult Social Care and safeguarding law
• Strong Court of Protection experience
• Ability to manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision in a local authority setting

Applications are invited from candidates available for an interim assignment who are able to commit to an initial six‑month contract. xwzovoh Please contact Sharzad Michaels in the Legal & Governance Team at Allen Lane for a quick call to obtain more detail.