Police Misconduct Lawyer (£50,814 - £54,252 Including £3,000 market factors)

The Legal Services Directorate at Avon and Somerset Police is offering an exciting opportunity for a lawyer to work in the field of Police Misconduct.  We are seeking a lawyer who is motivated to make a real difference to one of the organisation’s key objectives of upholding and maintaining community and public confidence.

You will work closely alongside our Professional Standards colleagues by providing advice and guidance on a full range of misconduct matters.  You will form part of a wider Legal Services team who provide a comprehensive range of legal advice and representation to the Chief Constable and Police and Crime Commissioner.

The successful candidate will work alongside and under guidance of the senior lawyer for Employment and Misconduct.

We are a friendly team with a strong emphasis on teamwork and creating a supportive working environment.

We welcome applications from lawyers with a background in regulatory work, experience in police law or seeking a new challenge.

Main responsibilities of the role

• Advise upon and manage cases involving police misconduct.

• Attend misconduct hearings and undertake advocacy when appropriate.

• To supervise staff in the handling of their own case files and in the provision of general advice to officers and staff on a range of legal issues.

• Deputise for Senior lawyers and the Director of Legal Services in Gold and Silver Groups.
• Actively take responsibility for training and developing members of the team.

Experience and qualifications

• Qualified solicitor, Barrister or FILEX with rights of audience in England and Wales

• Demonstrable background in regulatory work

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to act under pressure and respond quickly to changing and conflicting demands

• Knowledge of Police Conduct Regulations desirable but not essential

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.

This is a permanent vacancy on a full time basis working 37 hours per week. This role is blended therefore you will be able to work from home the majority of the time, however, you will need to attend court as required within the Avon and Somerset Police area. Please note that your work location will be Avon and Somerset Police & Fire Headquarters, Portishead.

This role attracts a £3,000 market factor payment in addition to the basic salary, which is an additional supplement payment in line with certain market factors and is subject to an annual review.

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 the job description 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!

To apply for this role, please submit a CV and covering letter outlining your experience of Regulatory work and why you are interested in this role to talentpolicestaff@avonandsomerset.police.uk.