Adult Social Care Lawyer

Role: Senior Lawyer - Adult Social CareEmployer: 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 annumContract:Full-time, PermanentTeam: 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.

You'll exercise genuine professional autonomy while delivering high-quality legal services across the full spectrum of Adult Social Care work. This is a hybrid role: work from home with regular (weekly) office attendance and in-person advocacy/meetings when required.

• 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-ranging professional development

Please send your CV and a brief covering letter quoting "Senior Lawyer - Adult Social Care (SCC)" to Rob Addy, CRA Consulting at . Equal Opportunities Sheffield City Council and CRA Consulting are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.