About the role

  • Provide legal advice and representation under the general direction of the Director of Joint Legal Services to the Chief Constable and Police and Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire and West Midlands Police
  • Advise and provide representation (including advocacy where required) in relation to legal proceedings and hearings before Courts & Tribunals
  • Preparation of files for inquest including statement preparation, disclosure and advising on high profile cases and Article 2 issues
  • Instruction of Counsel and preparation and attendance at misconduct hearings
  • Work with external legal services (including Counsel) where necessary
  • Provide timely legal advice to all clients as required and advise on public order matters
  • Carry a complex caseload providing advice and advocacy as required
  • Draft legal documents and prepare cases for hearings

Requirements

  • Professional legal qualification (or expected within the next 3 months) as a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive
  • Experience in one or more of the following areas: Police discipline/misconduct; Public inquiries and/or inquests; Public Order; Any other regulatory work
  • Experience advising on disciplinary proceedings including preparation of cases for accelerated misconduct hearings, drafting charges and advocacy
  • Experience handling inquest files including statement preparation, disclosure and engagement with Coroner and Counsel
  • Experience instructing Counsel and working with external legal services
  • Ability to advise on public order matters
  • Must pass Management Vetting and Security Clearance including full background and financial disclosure
  • Appointment subject to successful medical checks, which may include a drugs test and fitness test
  • Will be required to work core service hours

Benefits

  • Fair remuneration with progression opportunities, and access to a very competitive pension scheme
  • Enhanced annual leave in additional to public holiday entitlements
  • Discounts across travel, parking, daily costs of living and leisure activities
  • A comprehensive wellbeing package including 24/7 support, free eye tests and flu jabs

Job title

Regulatory Lawyer

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

£54,879 - £58,455 per year

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Location requirements

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