Lawyer

Step into a pivotal legal role where your expertise will directly shape the future of policing. This is more than just a legal position—it's a chance to influence decisions that keep communities safe, uphold justice, and ensure operational excellence.

• Empower Decision-Making: Deliver sharp, actionable legal advice that helps policing teams make confident, compliant decisions that reduce crime and build public trust.
• Champion Legal Excellence: Use your legal insight to identify and mitigate risk, ensuring high standards and robust legal outcomes.
• Lead and Inspire: Support and guide legal colleagues, manage external counsel, and oversee panel firms to deliver top-tier results.
• Build Strong Partnerships: Collaborate closely with policing teams, fostering trusted relationships and a deep understanding of their needs.
• Drive Progress: Contribute to the continuous improvement of your team and the wider legal directorate, helping shape a forward-thinking, high-performing legal service.

• Provide expert legal advice that’s timely, clear, and impactful.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives that enhance legal service delivery.
• Manage complex caseloads with confidence and precision.
• Communicate legal concepts effectively to diverse audiences.
• Support the development of legal colleagues and promote a culture of learning and accountability.

Legal Mastery

• Strong grasp of relevant legal areas, with the ability to grow into new specialisms.
• Excellent judgment and risk awareness, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Skilled in legal research and interpretation, delivering advice that’s both practical and precise.

Professional Excellence

• Exceptional time and case management skills.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence and persuade.
• Confident communicator, even when delivering tough messages.
• Committed to continuous learning and development—for yourself and others.

Leadership & Values

• Willingness to lead and mentor, setting clear expectations and nurturing talent.
• Uphold the highest standards of integrity, fairness, and respect.
• Understand the broader public service context and act as a role model for values-driven legal practice.

To apply, please get in touch with your CV and details of our salary expectations and notice period.