LEGAL ADVISOR

Department
Legal
Location
Kidlington, Home Address (Hybrid)
Rank/Grade
TVP Legal
Salary
Band LEGAL, circa £57,432 per annum, plus benefits
Part/Full Time
Full Time - All roles are available for flexible working including job sharing and part-time unless there are legitimate operational / business reasons why this cannot be accommodated
Type of Contract
Permanent
Job Advert
Within this interesting role to will be responsible for personally representing the Chief Constable in civil and administrative matters in both the civil and criminal courts in order properly to discharge the Chief Constable’s responsibilities under relevant statute and common law and to enable the Force to achieve its objectives, including some advocacy in contested hearings, in the following areas:
Family Court proceeding, orders in respect of sex offenders, Proceeds of Crime Act, Police (Property) Act, disclosure. Licensing; ASB injunction applications; stalking protection orders, violent offender orders, firearm revocation appeals; inquests and Modern Day Slavery orders.
The successful candidate will provide bespoke advice to the Professional Standards Department on Misconduct proceedings and providing representation at hearings. Provide bespoke advice on Counter Terrorism Matters, Major Public Inquiries, Custody and operational matter generally. Attending and giving advice at GOLD groups. Giving advice to Silver Command for Major Events, Public Order Situation and firearms incidents.
The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor or barrister who has a current practicing certificate; with proven ability to in advocacy and litigation. Excellent written, inter-personal and advocacy skills in order to properly to represent the Chief Constable before the Courts and in all other situations. Able to effectively communicate legal concepts to officers and staff at all levels. The ability to be mobile across the Force when undertaking investigation, attendance at court etc. is essential.
As part of the Thames Valley Police family you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 30 days annual leave per annum, pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme. For more information on our benefits, please visit the supporting you page, via the link at the bottom of the advert.
If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at RecruitmentPoliceStaff@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting reference 22676. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.

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