Solicitor (Operational)

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent organization is seeking a Solicitor (Operational) focused on civil orders in a hybrid work environment. The role involves providing legal services to the Chief Constable and ensuring community protection. Ideal for newly qualified solicitors, this position offers competitive pay and various employee benefits.

Benefits

28 days Annual leave (increasing to 33 after 5 years)

Health and wellbeing support

Affordable private healthcare

Discounts on Electric Vehicles

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Newly qualified solicitors considered.
• Experience in legal services or related domain valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional legal advice to the Chief Constable and Chief Officers.
• Support legal services in protecting communities.

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Job description

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We are seeking a Solicitor (Operational) with a focus on civil orders (will consider newly qualified solicitors)

We’re on a journey to shape the future of policing in our three counties and we want you to be part of it. We value difference and believe in creating an inclusive working environment where our employees feel safe to make suggestions and voice their opinions.

The main purpose of the Solicitor (Operational) role is to support Legal Services in maximising the extent to which communities are protected from harm by providing a professional, independent, accessible, timely and legal service to the Chief Constable, Chief Officers and the members of the wider workforce where required.

• The Solicitor (Operational) role is a hybrid (mix of home & office working) role
• This is a CV only process

The closing date for this post is 12 noon on Wednesday 9th July 2025

Interviews will be held on Thursday 24th July 2025

Why work for us?

• 28 days Annual leave (increasing to 33 after 5 years service) + bank holidays.
• Health and wellbeing, occupational health services, staff network and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Police Mutual, affordable private healthcare and other savings.
• Discounts on Electric Vehicles and Cycle to work scheme.
• Register for a Blue light card - over 15,000 discounts from large national retailers.

To read more about the added benefits and rewards of working for West Mercia Police, please go to our website.

• We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone.
• We are also happy to talk flexible working where it is suitable for the role.

If you require any support to complete your application or you have any questions please contact the recruitment team on 0 1 9 0 5 7 1 8 4 4 4 (press option 1 then 5)

Internal applicants who are in need of redeployment will be offered positions ahead of other candidates, subject to them passing a selection process.

*Photo ID will be required at interview so please go to Citizencard.com if you do not have a photo driving licence or passport (can be expired)