Solicitor / Senior Solicitor in Sheffield

The Legal Services Department provides legal advice and representation to both Humberside Police & South Yorkshire Police. This exciting post will be in our operational policing team, and you will be responsible for:

• Providing legal advice to the Chief Constable, police officers and staff across a wide range of operational policing matters and protective orders.
• Attending and giving advice at various meetings across the force including GOLD groups.
• Having conduct of a varied case load mainly comprising civil preventative orders, including but not limited to Stalking Protection Orders, Sexual Offence Act Orders, Forced Marriage Protection Orders, Violent Offender Orders, ASB Injunctions, Proceeds of Crime Act orders, Closure Orders, and Licensing cases.
• Undertaking advocacy in the Magistrates Court, County Court, Family Court, Licensing Committees (and Crown Court where appropriate).
• Providing advice and representation for cases involving police disclosure in Family law cases.
• Maintaining up to date legal knowledge to prepare advice and guidance regarding the Force-wide impact and implications of developments in legislation and case law.
• Providing training to officers/staff as and when required on operational matters.
• Developing and maintaining positive and constructive relationships with all members of the Force, including managers, officers, staff, external agencies, and external law firms to ensure the timely provision of legal advice.

Skills and experience

• Solicitor/Barrister with a current practising certificate or Legal Executive (Fellow of CILEX with current litigation practice rights and rights of audience qualification).
• Advocacy skills and detailed knowledge of law and practice in at least one of the following areas: public protection (civil preventative orders such as Sexual Harm Prevention Orders, Sexual Risk Orders, Civil Injunctions etc), criminal law, civil law.
• Knowledge and understanding of ECHR, Magistrates Court Practice, along with advocacy experience and rights of audience (minimum solicitors rights).
• Substantial post-qualification experience in a relevant area of the appropriate specialism.
• Ability to manage a considerable and diverse caseload providing clear and legally sound advice.
• Ability to work in a highly pressurised environment and to be able to offer flexibility and advice within tight time constraints.
• Demonstrates the ability to persuade others to achieve positive results.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to deal with all ranks of officer, support staff and external agencies.

What we offer

• A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• A wide range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Flexible working arrangements including flexi time and hybrid working.
• A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust.
• Comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with Humberside Police.
• Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks.

Contact point for applicants

For further information about the role, please contact Andrew Ford on 07901 724419. For further information about the recruitment process, please contact us at recruiting@humberside.police.uk.

How to apply for the role

To apply for the role, please click the 'Apply' button below to complete an application form. Please also send a copy of your CV to andrew.ford@humberside.police.uk.

Closing Date 1st February 2026 at 00:00. Interview date TBC.

Candidate Information

Please note that, should you be successful at the interview stage and before appointment, the relevant pre-employment checks are required. These include references, medical clearance, vetting clearance, and sickness absence criteria check.