Police Lawyer

The Legal Services Directorate at Avon and Somerset Constabulary is offering an exciting opportunity for a lawyer who has a real interest in pursuing a rewarding career with a difference.

We are seeking a lawyer, through our broad range of legal work, to support the Constabulary’s objective to provide an outstanding service to the public. Our work spans multiple areas including civil litigation, police misconduct and employment matters.

Avon and Somerset is also leading the way in transforming how offences of rape and serious sexual offences (‘RASSO’) are investigated and prosecuted, which forms part of the Constabulary’s strategic priorities concerning offences of violence against women and girls (‘VAWG’) and focussing on perpetrator behaviour.

With support and guidance from the rest of the team, the successful candidate will play a key role in identifying opportunities to implement legal safeguarding measures and disrupt offending behaviour by delivering expert advice on a range of legal protective measures open to the police to protect the public from the risk of harm and criminal activity.

Specific experience of working of police work is not required.  Some advocacy experience is desirable but not essential but the successful candidate should be prepared to seek experience in this area with appropriate training.

We are a friendly and supportive team which will enable you to expand your existing knowledge, skills and experience.

Skills and experience required:

• Qualified solicitor, Barrister or FILEX with rights of audience in England and Wales
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to make applications in court
• Ability to act under pressure and respond quickly to changing and conflicting demands

What we can offer you:

• A package of financial, lifestyle and health benefits to support whatever stage of life you're in, including:
• Flexible working 
• Continuous professional development
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance scheme offering help through counselling services, legal advice, fitness advice, personal coaching and health assessment
  Staff discount scheme for savings on shopping, days out, sporting events, holidays
• In our Headquarters in Portishead, you’ll have access to a 24 hour gym, on-site Costa Coffee shop and beautiful grounds. 

Work Location: 

You will be classed as a 'blended work', for the majority of the time you will be able to work from home, however, you will need to attend court as required within the Avon and Somerset Police area. Please note that your secondary location will be; Police & Fire HQ, Valley Road, Portishead, North Somerset, BS20 8QJ

To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a 5 year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last 5 years.

Please see attached role profiles for further information. If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact legalservices@avonandsomerset.police.uk. We would be delighted to hear from you!

Does this sound like the role for you? To apply for this role, please submit a CV and covering letter outlining why you would like this role and why you think your are suitable for the role to talentpolicestaff@avonandsomerset.police.uk.