Lawyer

Cambridgeshire Constabulary; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law enforcement agency is seeking a qualified Lawyer to join their Legal Services Department in Huntingdon. The role involves representing the Chief Constable, advising on various legal matters, and collaborating closely with police officers. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong attention to detail and a proactive approach. This full-time position offers diverse responsibilities within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a current practicing certificate.
• Experience in police law is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Represent Chief Constable at court hearings.
• Advise on Civil Preventative Orders.
• Oversee process for civil claims against police.
• Advise on employment tribunals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive initiative

Solution-focused approach

Team player

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

Job description

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Cambridgeshire Constabulary is seeking to employ Solicitors or Barristers to be based in the Legal Services Department working at its Huntingdon Headquarters. The site is accessible by public transport and there is free car parking on site.

You will be part of a small. friendly team providing comprehensive legal services to the Chief Constable, the Constabulary, its officers and staff.

The work of the Department is varied and covers both operational policing and litigation. The full-time roles will focus on civil preventative orders, civil litigation claims, family court disclosure application and employment litigation. In addition, you will be asked to advise and represent the Constabulary in all areas of the Department’s caseload including inquests, police misconduct, employment, licencing, crime and antisocial behaviour.

Duties include:

• Representing the Chief Constable at Court hearings
• Working with Police Officers and Staff to seek opportunities for, and advise upon, Civil Preventative Orders and safeguarding opportunities, including Anti-Social Behaviour Injunctions, Forced Marriage Protection Orders, Stalking Protection Orders, and others.
• Overseeing the process for civil claims against the police, including the investigation of claims, assessing liability and quantum and working alongside the Insurance department.
• Dealing with applications for disclosure in the Family Court
• Advising and representing the Chief Constable in relation to Employment Tribunals
• Representing the Constabulary at inquests and public inquiries. Providing advice to officers and staff in relation to the same.
• Providing legal advice to Police Officers regarding police policies, misconduct, operational tactics and covert authorities when requested

About You:

You must be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a current practicing certificate. Experience of police law is desirable, but not essential. Appropriate training can be provided.

It is important to us that we hire someone with the right values and attitude that align with ours. Whether officer or staff, we are serving the public, and the policing Competency and Values Framework underpins everything we do. We are also looking for you to:

• Have great attention to detail
• Be proactive and use your initiative
• Take a solution-focused approach to any query or task
• Be a team player

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Enforcement

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