Solicitor/Senior Solicitor

Role: Solicitor/Senior Solicitor

Department: Legal Services

Location: Carbrook, Sheffield

Salary: Solicitor £53,688 – £57,258 / Senior Solicitor £59,703 – £65,573

Solicitor/Senior Solicitor – Senior role may be offered to the right candidate with sufficient relevant PQE

Hours: 37

Contract Type: Permanent

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

• Providing legal advice to the Chief Constable, police officers, and staff on operational policing matters and protective orders, including attending meetings such as GOLD groups.
• Managing a varied caseload, mainly civil preventative orders (e.g., Stalking Protection Orders, Sexual Offence Act Orders, Forced Marriage Protection Orders, etc.)
• Advocating in Magistrates Court, County Court, Family Court, Licensing Committees, and potentially Crown Court.
• Providing advice and representation in police disclosure cases within Family law contexts.
• Keeping up-to-date with legislation and case law to advise on their impact on the force.
• Training officers and staff on operational legal matters as needed.
• Building positive relationships with internal teams, external agencies, and law firms to ensure timely legal advice.

Skills and experience:

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a current practising certificate.
• Expertise in public protection, criminal, or civil law, with strong advocacy skills.
• Knowledge of ECHR, Magistrates Court Practice, and rights of audience (minimum solicitors rights).
• Significant post-qualification experience in relevant legal areas.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload and provide clear, legally sound advice under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills for dealing with officers, staff, and external partners.

Additional notes:

Applicants must demonstrate the required skills and experience in their application to be considered.

For detailed information, view the role profile here .

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and pension scheme
• Generous annual leave and family-friendly policies
• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• Supportive team culture aligned with our core values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust
• Development and leadership training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)
• Lifestyle benefits like Blue Light Card, Cycle to Work, etc.
• Participation in sustainability initiatives and staff networks

Eligibility:

A minimum of 5 years\’ checkable history is required, along with successful vetting.

Appearance & Standards:

Police staff may have visible tattoos unless deemed inappropriate; recruitment reviews tattoos as part of the process.

Values:

Aligned with our key values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust. Staff are expected to adhere to specified behaviors.

Working arrangements:

This is a hybrid role, allowing work from any location including home or police premises.

Contact:

For more info, contact Andrew Ford at 07901 724419.

Closing date: 14th September 2025

Application process:

Apply via our website: South Yorkshire Police Careers

Pre-employment checks include references, medical, vetting, and sickness record review.

Diversity & Inclusion:

We welcome applications from female and ethnic minority candidates. We value diverse backgrounds and encourage underrepresented groups to apply. For support, contact .

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