Solicitor (Operational)

JR United Kingdom; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading police force is seeking a Solicitor (Operational) in Watford to support community protection through legal services. This hybrid role invites newly qualified solicitors to contribute to shaping policing and ensuring legal compliance.

Benefits

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

Health and wellbeing programs

Occupational health services

Discounts on Electric Vehicles and Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Focused on civil orders and legal services.
• Open to newly qualified solicitors.

Responsibilities

• Support legal services and provide legal advice to Chief Constable and Chief Officers.
• Ensure accessible and timely legal services.

Job description

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Solicitor (Operational), Watford, Hertfordshire

**Client:**
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**Location:**
Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

**Job Category:**
Other

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**EU work permit required:**
Yes

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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 of service) + bank holidays.
• Health and wellbeing programs, occupational health services, staff network, and 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 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 01905 718444 (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 is acceptable).