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A Midlands based Police Force are seeking experienced Locum Police Lawyers to support the force’s legal services team on a 6 month assignment. This is an opportunity to work at the heart of operational policing, advising officers and senior leaders on complex legal matters that directly impact public safety. The role will involve providing operational legal advice and advocacy, particularly in relation to preventative orders and magistrates’ court proceedings.
Job Responsibility:
Provide operational legal advice to officers and departments across the force
Conduct advocacy in Magistrates’ Courts and other relevant courts
Support applications relating to preventative orders
Advise on legal matters affecting operational policing activity
Work closely with internal teams to ensure policing decisions are legally robust
Provide guidance on relevant legislation, policy and procedure
Requirements:
Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive
Full UK driving licence
Unrestricted right to work in the UK
Providing operational legal advice within a policing environment
Magistrates’ Court advocacy
Handling matters relating to preventative orders
Wider police law experience
Nice to have:
Experience supporting Professional Standards Departments (PSD)
Previous in-house Police Lawyer experience within a UK police force