Regulatory Police Solicitor / Advocate

JMC Legal Recruitment; Lewes; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking a qualified Regulatory Police Solicitor/Advocate or Barrister for its team in Sussex. This role involves managing a caseload of civil protective order applications, with regular attendance at court in Brighton and beyond. Strong advocacy skills are essential alongside experience in regulatory law. The position offers flexible remote work options while requiring significant court presence.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with interest in regulatory and police law.
• Experience in court advocacy and preparing cases is essential.
• Willingness to travel and manage a caseload for court hearings.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of civil protective orders in Magistrates' Court.
• Attend court hearings regularly in Sussex and surrounding areas.
• Provide expert legal advice in regulatory matters.

Skills

Court case drafting and presentation

Strong advocacy skills

Communication proficiency

IT proficiency

Flexible approach to travel

Experience in advocacy in Magistrates' Court

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

Job description

Regulatory Police Solicitor / Advocate

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Regulatory Police Solicitor / Advocate or Barrister | Sussex / Remote

(Regular Court Attendance in Brighton, East Sussex required)

A highly regarded national law firm is seeking dedicated a 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. hilts 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