Solicitor (Operational)

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

Job summary

Join a leading police organization as a Solicitor (Operational) focused on civil orders. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to provide vital legal support, enhancing community protection. With competitive benefits including annual leave and health support, your contribution will help shape a diverse and inclusive future.

Benefits

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

Health and wellbeing support

Occupational health services

Discounts on Electric Vehicles

Blue Light Card for discounts

Qualifications

• Seeking newly qualified solicitors are encouraged to apply.
• Professionally support the Chief Constable and workforce.
• Focus on civil orders within legal service.

Responsibilities

• Provide a professional legal service to the Chief Constable and officers.
• Support legal services in protecting communities.
• Assist in operational legal matters.

Skills

Professional legal service

Independent advisory

Timely legal support

Education

Qualified Solicitor

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 protecting communities from harm by providing a professional, independent, accessible, timely, and legal service to the Chief Constable, Chief Officers, and the wider workforce where required.

• This role is a hybrid (home & office) position.
• 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) plus bank holidays.
• Health and wellbeing support, occupational health services, staff networks, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Police Mutual, affordable private healthcare, and other savings schemes.
• Discounts on Electric Vehicles and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Register for a Blue Light Card for over 15,000 discounts from major national retailers.

To learn more about the benefits of working for West Mercia Police, visit our website.

• We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone.
• We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements where suitable for the role.

If you need support to complete your application or have questions, contact the recruitment team at 01905 718444 (press option 1 then 5).

Internal redeployment applicants will be prioritized, subject to passing the selection process.

*Photo ID is required at interview. Please visit Citizencard.com if you do not have a valid photo ID (driver’s license or passport, expired or not).