Legal Advisor

Adecco have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Advisor to join Devon & Cornwall Police Force.

Please see the key details below:

• Based at Middlemoor Police HQ, Exeter
• This is a temporary
• Full Time, working Monday - Friday
• Hybrid (after training)
• Pay rate: £25.34 per hour to £27.85 per hour dependant on experience

The principal responsibility of the Legal Advisor is to provide a comprehensive legal service to the Chief Constables of both Forces, their officers and staff and the Offices of the Police and Crime Commissioners (OPCC).

Legal Advisors report to Senior Legal Advisors within the Legal Services Department and provide tactical and strategic advice on a wide and varied range of legal issues.

Legal Advisors operate within the three teams that exist within the Legal Services Department; Litigation, Operations and Vulnerability. The skill set required within each area is commensurate with the level of work across the entire remit of the role. Each Legal Advisor will primarily work within one of the three teams but will be required to undertake work in the other areas when necessary, according to business need.

Devon & Cornwall Police are not yet sure in which sub team the role will sit, but any litigation experience or general advocacy will be of great use!

The role holder will deal with a range of contentious matters. This will involve investigating, advising upon, and managing a caseload of issued and complex pre-issue civil claims, Employment Tribunals, Inquests, and Judicial Review applications against, and on behalf of, the Chief Constable and the OPCC. Additionally, the role holder will provide proactive legal advice at a tactical and strategic level, as required, regarding these legal practice areas.

Formal Qualifications Required:

• LLB (Hons) degree to second standard (or another degree to upper second standard if CPE has been passed with commendation). Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CFILEX

Essential Experience:

• Experience of handling contentious matters generally.
• A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of legal principles, legislation, case law, legal systems and police law.
• Ability to manage a considerable and diverse caseload providing clear advice.
• Ability to work in a highly pressurised environment and to be able to offer flexibility and advice within time constraints.
• Demonstrable ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to liaise and influence at all levels, internal and external.
• Research and investigative skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to think critically and adapt to changing circumstances in a fast-paced environment.
• IT literate with the ability to navigate specialist databases and systems.

If you have the skills and experience for this role, please apply. If your CV is shortlisted, an Adecco Consultant will be in touch.

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