Solicitor Adult Care Law

at  Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Job description

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for an enthusiastic Solicitor Adult Care Law with post qualification experience. Previous local government experience is desirable but not essential. You will be keen to develop your existing property related experience especially in relation to commercial property matters. Experience of planning and/or highways law would also be desirable but not essential.
You need to be a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive Advocate and hold the relevant certificate to practice; experience in a local authority setting is preferable but not essential.

ABOUT US

You will benefit from our hybrid working arrangements and offering of work life balance whilst undertaking a wide and varied workload that is rewarding, challenging and the satisfaction of knowing your intervention will bring better outcomes for the residents of Rotherham.
This is also an excellent time to join Rotherham as we were awarded ‘Most Improved Council Award’ and we are delivering major regeneration and housing as well as creating new jobs and opportunities for our residents. Rotherham is a real ‘central UK’ location with excellent road and rail links and is ideally placed near the scenic countryside of the Peak District, whilst also being conveniently located next to the vibrant city of Sheffield.
We offer an excellent pay and benefits package which includes membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, as well as a range of health and wellbeing and other benefits.
For an informal discussion relating to this role, please contact Stuart Fletcher at [email protected] or on 01709 823523.
This post will have access to the Public Services Network, if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at the Basic level (unspent criminal convictions).
This post is classed as ‘politically restricted’ under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (as amended). The full details of the restrictions are set out in the Statutory Instrument, but broadly the restrictions prohibit candidature from public elected office; holding office in a political party; as well as involvement in political activities such as canvassing or public speaking/writing.
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. For further information, please visit our website.
Until 31st March 2026 employees paid at Band D and above are subject to a temporary pay reduction of 1.15% spread out by means of a monthly deduction from each pay period over the full financial year. In recognition of implementing this temporary measure, those who experience a pay reduction will be awarded three additional days leave (pro rata for part-time).

Are you looking for a job which provides a work life balance is well rewarded, challenging and gives you the satisfaction of knowing your intervention will contribute to our vision to build a town where opportunity is extended to everyone, where people can grow, flourish and prosper, and where no-one is left behind.
Building on the success of our current team and in recognition of the resources required to provide an outstanding service, we are seeking an experienced Adult Care solicitor to work with us to reach our vision for the residents and communities of Rotherham.
This role is based at our modern head office which will allow you to perform to your very best. You’ll have our full support throughout your work in an environment in which you can thrive. This includes the opportunity to develop your professional expertise across a breadth of Property casework, which will primarily include acquisitions and disposals of land, landlord and tenant work and providing advice to Council members and officers.
Our Legal Service is recognised as a key partner in our improvement journey and has received considerable investment and growth. This is an ideal time for a serious property legal professional to join our team which is part of the Property and Commercial team.