Regulatory Police Solicitor / Advocate

JMC Legal Recruitment; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm is seeking a Regulatory Police Solicitor/Advocate to join its prestigious Police Team in Brighton. The role involves working on complex cases with the addition of remote working flexibility, in exchange for regular court attendance. Applicants should be experienced solicitors or barristers with a dedication to regulatory law.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a strong interest in regulatory and police law.
• Experience drafting and presenting cases in court.
• Willingness to develop advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of approximately 100 civil protective order applications.
• Attend Magistrates' courts regularly in Sussex and surrounding areas.
• Provide expert legal advice across a range of sectors.

Skills

Advocacy skills

Strong communication

IT proficiency

Education

Solicitor or Barrister qualification

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Regulatory Police Solicitor / Advocate, Brighton

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JMC Legal Recruitment

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Brighton, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

Job Description:

Regulatory Police Solicitor / Advocate

BBBH56794_1745825721

Regulatory Police Solicitor / Advocate

BBBH56794_1745825721

Regulatory Police Solicitor/Advocate or Barrister | Sussex/Remote

(Regular Court Attendance in Brighton, East Sussex required)

A highly regarded national law firm is seeking a dedicated Solicitor Advocate or Barrister to join its Police Team.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work on complex and impactful cases while providing the flexibility of remote working, with regular court attendance required in Brighton and surrounding areas.

The Role:

You'll be joining one of the largest Regulatory departments in the country with a stellar reputation for providing expert legal advice across a broad range of sectors, including health, the public sector, corporations, and individuals.

This role is predominantly advocacy-based, requiring regular attendance at Magistrates' courts in Sussex.

While Brighton is a key location, hearings may also be scheduled in Surrey and sometimes further afield.

Your role will be to manage a caseload of approximately 100 civil protective order applications in the Magistrates' Court, including Domestic Violence Protection Orders, Stalking Protection Orders, Sexual Harm Prevention Orders, Sexual Risk Orders, Anti-Social Behaviour Injunctions, and Closure Orders.

The Candidate:

You will be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a strong interest in regulatory and police law. Also with:

• Experience drafting and presenting cases in court
• Strong advocacy skills or a willingness to develop them
• Strong communication and IT proficiency
• A flexible approach, with a willingness to travel for court hearings
• Experience of advocacy in the Magistrates' Court
• Experience advising and acting on behalf of police forces would be highly desirable