Regulatory Lawyer FTC

West Midlands Police; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional police force in Birmingham is seeking a Regulatory Lawyer to provide legal advice and representation. You will advise on disciplinary proceedings and inquests, requiring a professional legal qualification and experience in related areas. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and is full-time.

Benefits

Enhanced pension scheme

Discounts across travel, parking, and leisure activities

Comprehensive wellbeing package including 24/7 support

Qualifications

• A professional legal qualification is required.
• Experience in police discipline, public inquiries, or regulatory work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and representation in legal proceedings.
• Prepare cases for inquests and misconduct hearings.
• Draft legal documents and provide timely legal advice.

Skills

Time Management

Communication skills

Legal Research

Microsoft Office

Education

Professional legal qualification as a solicitor, barrister or chartered legal executive

Job description

Description

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 and 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 and financial disclosure as part of the vetting process.

Medical

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

Interviews

TBD.

Contact

For further information regarding this role please contact.

Prospective officers and staff must be held to a higher standard of behaviour and accountability than members of the public and therefore their right to privacy can be fettered in certain circumstances. This is to ensure that members of the police are fully aware and accountable for the unique powers entrusted to them and the standards of professional behaviour they swear to uphold.

West Midlands Police is a Disability Confident Leader – the highest level an organization 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.

It is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people who meet the essential criteria for the job. For example, in certain recruitment situations such as high‑volume seasonal and high‑peak times the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non‑disabled; in these circumstances the employer would select the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job, as they would do for non‑disabled applicants.

Diversity and Inclusion Vision: Maximise the potential of people from all backgrounds through a culture of fairness and inclusion to deliver the best service for our communities.

By joining 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 addition 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.

Required Experience: Contract.

Key Skills

Time Management, Microsoft Office, Communication skills, Computer Skills, Microsoft Word, Banking, Legal Research, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Excel, Underwriting, Phone Etiquette.

Employment Type

Full‑Time.

Department / Functional Area

Legal.

Experience

Years.

Vacancy

1.