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