- S25-126 Solicitor - Operational Policing (LC9-11)

Lancashire Constabulary’s Legal Services Division is seeking a Solicitor - Operational Policing to be based at Hutton Headquarters. The site is accessible by public transport and there is also free car parking on site.

The purpose of the Legal Services Team is to provide a comprehensive legal service to Lancashire Constabulary and the Police and Crime Commissioner.

Our Operational Solicitors are regularly in Court and can be asked to advise on practically anything, including police powers under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, what information should be disclosed into family law proceedings, and the most appropriate civil preventative order(s) to manage risk and prevent crime or anti-social behaviour.

Duties include:

Working alongside Police Officers and Staff to seek opportunities for, and advise upon, the full range of Civil Preventative Orders, available to Police Forces, to protect the vulnerable and safeguard communities, including Sexual Risk Orders, Anti-Social Behaviour Injunctions, and Stalking Protection Orders, amongst others.
Providing advice and support where a Civil Preventative Order (eg Domestic Violence Protection Order) has been breached, including Court attendance when required
Providing legal advice to Police Officers regarding Operational tactics and options, when requested
Developing close working relationships with Police Officers/Staff, and Partner Agencies, to identify individuals whose behaviour is giving cause for concern
Representing the Chief Constable at Court hearings

Please see the attached job specification for further details.

Please note, candidates successful at shortlisting will be required to undertake an assessment as part of the interview process. Candidates will be provided with a Case Study and will be asked to review and consider points of law, before presenting this back to the Interview Panel.

Vetting and Medical:

Successful applicants will be required to pass Management Vetting prior to commencing their role. You will also be subject to a medical assessment.

Please be aware there is a minimum 5 year UK residency required for Management Vetting.

Benefits:

25 - 31 days annual leave (role dependant) plus 8 bank holidays pro rata
Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 12.5% depending on your salary
Sick pay provisions
Generous maternity / paternity and adoption leave entitlements
Option to become a member of the onsite unions
Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
Access to on-site-gyms – HQ
Cycle to work scheme
Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters
Hybrid / Agile working (role dependant)

Candidates applying for Lancashire Constabulary should be aware that the use of online 'Artificial Intelligence' (AI) systems such as ChatGPT to generate application answers is NOT permitted, any candidate found to have submitted an application form using online 'AI' software to generate answers will be removed from the recruitment process with immediate effect. This may result in future applications with the Constabulary also being rejected, based on integrity.

Before you complete the online application, we would advise you to read the attached Information and Guidance documents.

Closing date: Friday 6th June 2025 at 10am.