Solicitor (Operational)

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Solicitor (Operational) in Crawley, focusing on civil orders. This hybrid role involves providing legal support to ensure community protection. The position offers a diverse and inclusive environment, with substantial benefits including annual leave and healthcare.

Benefits

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

Health and wellbeing support

Affordable private healthcare

Discounts on Electric Vehicles

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Seeking newly qualified solicitors with a focus on civil orders.
• Strong commitment to providing timely and professional legal services.

Responsibilities

• Support Legal Services in protecting communities from harm.
• Provide legal services to the Chief Constable and officers.

Skills

Legal Service

Community Protection

Education

Solicitor Qualification

Job description

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Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

Job Description:

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 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 have questions, please contact the recruitment team at 01905718444 (press option 1 then 5).

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

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