Police Legal Advisor - Strategic Counsel (Hybrid)

Adecco Portugal; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco are recruiting a Legal Advisor to work within the Devon & Cornwall Police Force, at Middlemore Police HQ in Exeter. The role is temporary ongoing, 37 hours per week, with hybrid working and an hourly rate of £26.41.

The successful candidate will provide legal services to Chief Constables, officers and staff, manage a busy caseload, and support the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner with civil and regulatory matters.

Qualifications

• LLB (Hons) or equivalent; professional qualifications as Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives.
• Proven experience handling contentious and non-contentious matters with strong knowledge of police law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Strong research, investigative skills and high attention to detail in a high-pressure environment.
• IT literacy and familiarity with case management systems and legal databases.

Responsibilities

• Provide tactical and strategic legal advice across civil claims, Employment Tribunals, Inquests, and Judicial Reviews.
• Manage a diverse caseload and support police operations with proactive legal guidance.
• Collaborate with officers and partner agencies to obtain civil preventative orders and mitigate risks.
• Advocate on behalf of the Chief Constable in various proceedings and ensure thorough preparation.
• Supervise and mentor paralegals and legal administrators within the team.

Skills

Legal advisory

Communication skills

Research skills

Attention to detail

IT literacy

Education

LLB (Hons) degree

Solicitor/Barrister qualification

Tools

Case management systems

Legal databases

Job description

Adecco are recruiting a Legal Advisor to work within the Devon & Cornwall Police Force, at Middlemore Police HQ in Exeter. The role is temporary ongoing, 37 hours per week, with hybrid working and an hourly rate of £26.41.

The successful candidate will provide legal services to Chief Constables, officers and staff, manage a busy caseload, and support the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner with civil and regulatory matters.