Legal Advisor

Thames Valley Police; Kidlington; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional police force in Kidlington is seeking a qualified solicitor or barrister to represent the Chief Constable in civil and criminal matters. The role requires strong advocacy and litigation skills, alongside providing legal guidance on various operational issues. Employees enjoy 30 days annual leave and flexible working arrangements. Find out more about this unique opportunity.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Flexible working conditions

Lifestyle discounts

Career development opportunities

Local government pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven advocacy and litigation skills are essential.
• Excellent written and interpersonal skills are necessary.
• Ability to communicate legal concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Chief Constable in civil and criminal courts.
• Provide advice on misconduct proceedings and counter-terrorism matters.
• Attend major events and provide advice to operational commands.

Skills

Advocacy skills

Litigation skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister

Job description

Responsibilities

Within this interesting role, you will be responsible for personally representing the Chief Constable in civil and administrative matters in both the civil and criminal courts. Your role is to properly discharge the Chief Constable’s responsibilities under relevant statute and common law, enabling the Force to achieve its objectives. This includes some advocacy in contested hearings, in areas such as:

• Family Court proceedings
• Orders in respect of sex offenders
• Proceeds of Crime Act
• Police (Property) Act
• Disclosure
• Licensing
• ASB injunction applications
• Stalking protection orders
• Violent offender orders
• Firearm revocation appeals
• Inquests
• Modern Day Slavery orders

The successful candidate will provide bespoke advice to the Professional Standards Department on misconduct proceedings and represent the department at hearings. You will also offer tailored advice on counter-terrorism matters, major public inquiries, custody, and operational issues. Attending and advising at GOLD groups, and providing advice to Silver Command during major events, public order situations, and firearms incidents, will be part of your responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor or barrister with a current practicing certificate, possessing proven advocacy and litigation skills. Excellent written, interpersonal, and advocacy skills are essential to effectively represent the Chief Constable before the courts and in other situations. You should be able to communicate legal concepts clearly to officers and staff at all levels. Mobility across the Force for investigations, court attendance, etc., is also required.

As part of the Thames Valley Police family, you will enjoy benefits such as 30 days annual leave (pro-rata for part-time), flexible working conditions, lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities, and the option to join a local government pension scheme. For more information, visit the 'Supporting You' page via the provided link.

If you have any queries, please contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail], quoting reference 22676. We aim to respond promptly.

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The closing date for applications is Sunday 3 August 2025.

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(for hybrid working)