Adult Social Care Lawyer

Senior Lawyer - Adult Social Care

Employer: Sheffield City Council (recruited by CRA Consulting)

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire (Hybrid - typically one office day per week, plus court/committee as required)

Salary: £50,788 - £54,928 per annum

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Team: Legal & Governance (Adult Social Care)

Make a direct impact on vulnerable adults in Sheffield.

Sheffield City Council leads with purpose, placing people and communities at the centre of everything it does. We're seeking a senior public law professional to steer complex Adult Social Care matters and lead a capable team within our Legal & Governance service.

• Lead and manage a team of Lawyers, Professional Officers and Assistant Professional Officers
• Ensure quality, integrity and timely delivery of Adult Social Care legal work
• Allocate, supervise and personally handle complex, high‑profile matters
• Provide expert advocacy and representation at court, committees, boards and panels
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation and efficiency across the team
• Recruit, train and develop colleagues aligned to service and Council goals
• Collaborate with the Legal Leadership Team to deliver high‑quality, value‑led services

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or FCILEX with 3+ years' PQE
• Proven leadership in a complex public sector environment
• Deep knowledge of Adult Social Care law and statutory services
• Strong legal risk assessment, drafting and case management skills (incl. digital systems)
• Confident communicator and advocate across courts, committees and senior stakeholders
• Track record of recruiting, mentoring and inspiring high‑performing legal teams
• Passionate about public service and improving outcomes for vulnerable adults

• Generous annual leave: 26 days + bank holidays (rising to 31 after 5 years); option to buy additional leave
• Outstanding pension: ~19% employer contribution via the LGPS
• Flexible working: hybrid, part‑time, job share and term‑time options
• Health & wellbeing support:
  Occupational Health, eye care vouchers, confidential EAP
• Inclusive culture: employee networks and equality hubs
• Learning & development: e‑learning, coaching and wide‑range professional development

Equal Opportunities:
Sheffield City Council and CRA Consulting are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.