Public Sector Regulatory Lawyer: Inquests & Misconduct

West Midlands Police; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

West Midlands Police, in collaboration with Staffordshire Police, seeks a qualified solicitor, barrister, or chartered legal executive to join the Joint Legal Services team as Regulatory Lawyer. The role blends high-stakes litigation with public accountability, shaping police regulation, inquests, and inquiries.

You will advise on complex police misconduct matters, represent the force at inquiries, and work with senior officers and Counsel to navigate contentious regulatory proceedings, with a

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor, barrister or chartered legal executive with extensive experience in complex legal matters.
• Experience in inquests, police misconduct hearings, or public sector regulatory work is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advise on police misconduct matters and regulatory issues.
• Represent the force at inquests and public inquiries as needed.
• Work with Counsel on complex regulatory proceedings and investigations.
• Provide strategic legal guidance to senior officers and the Joint Legal Services team.

Skills

Qualified solicitor

Barrister

Chartered legal executive

Complex legal work

Inquests experience

Police misconduct

Public sector regulatory law

Job description

West Midlands Police, in collaboration with Staffordshire Police, seeks a qualified solicitor, barrister, or chartered legal executive to join the Joint Legal Services team as Regulatory Lawyer. The role blends high-stakes litigation with public accountability, shaping police regulation, inquests, and inquiries.

You will advise on complex police misconduct matters, represent the force at inquiries, and work with senior officers and Counsel to navigate contentious regulatory proceedings, with a