Solicitor (Operational)

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

West Mercia Police is seeking a Solicitor (Operational) in Leeds to enhance community safety through expert legal support. This hybrid role is open to newly qualified solicitors, promoting an inclusive workplace with a range of benefits, including annual leave and healthcare support.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Health and wellbeing support

Discounts on Electric Vehicles

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Focus on civil orders; newly qualified solicitors considered.
• Experience in providing legal services is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Support Legal Services in protecting communities from harm.
• Provide legal advice to Chief Officers and wider workforce.

Skills

Legal expertise

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Qualified Solicitor

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Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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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 diversity 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 of service) + bank holidays.
• Health and wellbeing support, 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 learn more about the benefits and rewards of working for West Mercia Police, please visit our website.

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

If you need 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 prioritized, subject to passing a selection process.

*Photo ID is required at interview. Please visit Citizencard.com if you do not have a photo driving licence or passport (expired accepted).