Solicitor (Operational)

JR United Kingdom; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is actively seeking a Solicitor (Operational) to enhance legal services and community safety in Swindon. The ideal candidate will support the Chief Constable and wider workforce, ensuring effective law services while embracing diversity and inclusion. This hybrid role offers competitive leave and wellbeing support.

Benefits

28 days annual leave, increasing to 33 after 5 years

Health and wellbeing services

Affordable private healthcare

Discounts on electric vehicles

Cycle to Work scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor, newly qualified considered.
• Experience in civil orders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Legal Services in crime prevention and community safety.
• Provide legal services to Chief Constable and officers.
• Embrace diversity and suggest inclusivity improvements.

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Location:

Swindon, Wiltshire, 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 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 of 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 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 require 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. Please visit CitizenCard.com if you do not have a photo driving licence or passport (expired or not).