Senior Solicitor

Hertfordshire Constabulary; Welwyn Garden City; In loco; GBP 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

37 hours per week

Agile working arrangements

Annual leave entitlement

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Welfare Fund and ForceLottery

UNISON membership

Descrizione del lavoro

Hertfordshire Constabulary in Welwyn Garden City is seeking a qualified Solicitor or Barrister to join the Legal Services Department, delivering a comprehensive legal service across civil and corporate matters within a policing environment.

Reporting to the Head of Legal Services, you will advise on civil litigation, handle a varied caseload, supervise staff, and contribute to policy development, governance, and strategic decision-making.

Competenze

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a minimum of 3 years PQE
• Strong experience in civil litigation and knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules
• Excellent analytical ability and legal judgement
• Excellent communication, both verbally and in writing
• Proactive and solution-focused approach
• Experience supervising staff
• Ability to manage a complex and varied caseload independently
• Adaptability to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Mansioni

• Provide legal advice across civil litigation, employment, disciplinary, and corporate/commercial matters
• Conduct and support civil litigation, including preparing cases and attending court or tribunal hearings
• Respond to civil claims by gathering evidence, assessing liability, and negotiating settlements where appropriate
• Undertake legal research to support robust case preparation and representation
• Advise on the legal implications of legislative changes, policy developments, and organisational decisions
• Support the development and implementation of legal policies, procedures, and governance frameworks
• Provide management information and insight to support corporate planning
• Handle a varied caseload including civil claims against the Chief Constable, firearms appeals, inquests, and Civil Protection Order applications

Conoscenze

Civil litigation

Civil Procedure Rules

Analytical ability

Written & verbal communication

Proactive problem solving

Stakeholder management

Independent caseload management

Supervising staff

Formazione

Solicitor or Barrister qualification

Descrizione del lavoro

Hertfordshire Constabulary employs over 3,800 officers and staff, alongside more than 300 PCSOs and Special Constables. We are a modern, proactive, and flexible police force, committed to putting our communities first and supporting victims when they need us most.

We are proud to be an organisation that values diversity, inclusion, and integrity, and we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to thrive.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Solicitor or Barrister to join our Legal Services Department, providing a comprehensive legal service across a wide range of civil and corporate matters.

Reporting to the Head of Legal Services, you will play a key role in ensuring the Constabulary’s legal responsibilities are effectively identified, managed, and protected, while supporting operational and organisational decision-making.

This is a varied and engaging role where no two days are the same, offering exposure to a broad portfolio of legal work within a policing environment.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Provide legal advice across civil litigation, employment, disciplinary, and corporate/commercial matters
• Conduct and support civil litigation, including preparing cases and attending court or tribunal hearings
• Respond to civil claims by gathering evidence, assessing liability, and negotiating settlements where appropriate
• Undertake legal research to support robust case preparation and representation
• Advise on the legal implications of legislative changes, policy developments, and organisational decisions
• Support the development and implementation of legal policies, procedures, and governance frameworks
• Provide management information and insight to support corporate planning

You will also handle a varied caseload including matters such as:

• Civil claims against the Chief Constable
• Firearms appeals
• Inquests
• Applications for Civil Protection Orders

About You

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Is a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a minimum of 3 years PQE
• Has strong experience in civil litigation and knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules
• Demonstrates excellent analytical ability and legal judgement
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Takes a proactive and solution-focused approach
• Builds strong working relationships with colleagues and external partners
• Is able to manage a complex and varied caseload independently
• Can adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Experience of supervising staff is also an important aspect of this role.

Salary and Benefits

• 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Agile working arrangements supported
• Annual leave entitlement (to be confirmed) plus bank holidays
• Access to training, development, and further study opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme (confidential counselling, financial and legal advice)
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Welfare Fund and Force Lottery
• Membership with UNISON

Additional Role Information

• Travel across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire, and occasionally further afield, may be required
• Occasional work outside normal hours may be necessary
• Vetting and medical requirements apply

Further Information

All internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period to apply for this role.

Please be advised that as part of the Vetting Process the BCH Vetting Unit may be required to contact your current line manager for a Supervisor Appraisal. This is in line with the 2025 National Guidelines for Vetting (APP 6.5.18). Please see examples below of when this would be a necessary requirement:

When an individual is applying to transfer forces

When an individual is having their vetting renewed

When an individual is moving into a role that needs MV clearance, even if they are already in a role that requires MV

When an individual is moving into or already in a role working closely with vulnerable individuals

If any of the above relate to your circumstances, then please expect that your current line manager will be contacted for a Supervisor Appraisal at the point of submitting your vetting application.

As a Disability Confident leader, we take personal responsibility to help create an inclusive workplace, where police officers and staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves. We are committed to providing workplace adjustments, wherever needed so everyone feels welcome and can flourish. If you have a disability and you meet the minimum criteria for the position you are applying for, you will be entitled to an interview under the ‘Offer an Interview Scheme’.

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