Regulatory Lawyer - FTC

West Midlands Police; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law enforcement agency in Birmingham seeks a Regulatory Lawyer to provide legal advice and representation, focusing on disciplinary proceedings and public inquiries. The ideal candidate will possess a professional legal qualification and experience in police misconduct. The role requires preparation of legal documents and providing timely advice within a collaborative legal environment.

Benefits

Fair remuneration with progression opportunities

Enhanced annual leave

Discounts across travel and leisure

Comprehensive wellbeing package

Qualifications

• Professional legal qualification or expected within the next 3 months.
• Experience in Police discipline/misconduct and public inquiries.
• Ability to draft comprehensive legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent in legal proceedings before Courts & Tribunals.
• Prepare files for inquests and advise on cases.
• Provide timely legal advice to clients.

Skills

Legal advice and representation

Disciplinary proceedings

Public inquiries

Drafting legal documents

Education

Professional legal qualification (Solicitor/Barrister/Chartered Legal Executive)

Job description

Overview

The Regulatory Lawyer will provide legal advice and representation under the general direction of the Director of Joint Legal Services (JLS). As a Solicitor, you will work collaboratively with a variety of clients, colleagues and other stakeholders to provide a comprehensive legal service to the Chief Constable and Police and Crime Commissioner for both Staffordshire and West Midlands Police.

Your primary responsibilities will involve advising on all stages of disciplinary proceedings including preparation of cases for accelerated misconduct hearings, advocacy (where required at those hearings), drafting of charges and advising the professional standards department on strategy, risks and disclosure. You will also handle inquest files including regular engagement with the Coroner, Coroner\'s officers, Counsel and attendance at pre-inquest review hearings and inquests.

Responsibilities

• To advise and provide representation (including advocacy where required) in relation to legal proceedings and hearings before the relevant Courts & Tribunals
• Preparation of files for inquest including statement preparation, disclosure and advising on high profile cases and Article 2 issues
• Instruction of Counsel and preparation and attendance at misconduct hearings
• Work with external legal services (including Counsel) where necessary
• Provide timely legal advice to all clients as required and advise on public order matters
• Carry a complex case load providing advice and advocacy as required
• Drafting legal documents

Experience and Qualifications

• Professional legal qualification (or expected within the next 3 months) as a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Police discipline/misconduct
  • Public inquiries and/or inquests
  • Public Order
  • Any other regulatory work

Hours

The post holder will be required to work core service hours.

Location

Lloyd House, Birmingham.

Vetting

Successful applicants will be required to pass Management Vetting and Security Clearance scrutiny prior to commencing their role, this will include a full background & financial disclosure as part of the vetting process.

Medical

Appointment to this role will be dependent upon successfully medical checks, which may include a drugs test and if required a fitness test.

Interviews

TBD

Contact

For further information regarding this role, please contact [e-mail]

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West Midlands Police is a Disability Confident Leader - the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment we operate a \'Disability Confident Interview Scheme\' - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview.

By choosing to join West Midlands Police you will receive an enhanced benefits package including:

• Fair remuneration with progression opportunities, and access to a very competitive pension scheme
• Enhanced annual leave in additional to public holiday entitlements
• Discounts across travel, parking, daily costs of living and leisure activities
• A comprehensive wellbeing package including 24/7 support, free eye tests and flu jabs