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 and 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 and Governance service.The OpportunityYou''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.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage a team of Lawyers, Professional Officers and Assistant Professional OfficersEnsure quality, integrity and timely delivery of Adult Social Care legal workAllocate, supervise and personally handle complex, high-profile mattersProvide expert advocacy and representation at court, committees, boards and panelsDrive continuous improvement, innovation and efficiency across the teamRecruit, train and develop colleagues aligned to service and Council goalsCollaborate with the Legal Leadership Team to deliver high-quality, value-led ..... full job details .....