*To note for candidates selecting London as a preference – Your contractual place of work will be Endeavour Square, Stratford. It is likely that site will be operational from Summer 2025, in the interim period you will be required to carry out your contractual duties from Spring Gardens, Vauxhall, or such other reasonable location, on a temporary basis. For the avoidance of doubt as your contractual place of work is Endeavour Square, Stratford the move from any temporary place of work will not give rise to any entitlement to payments for travel time or costs under the Relocation and Excess Travel Policy.

Our in-house lawyers need to be able to think of creative solutions to proactively tackle the ever-evolving threats posed by the most dangerous criminals. You will need to think creatively to help manage legal risk in cases that are often novel, complex and challenging.

NCA lawyers must demonstrate reliable judgement and have a sound appreciation of legal risk.  The post holders should be capable of working independently within a team environment and collaboratively with colleagues both within and outside the Legal team and Agency.

Successful candidates will work closely with policy and operational colleagues giving clear and actionable legal advice, often in complex and urgent circumstances.  The post holders will operate with a high level of autonomy and responsibility, focused upon protecting the public from the threat of serious and organised crime in accordance with the Agency’s values and the applicable legal framework.

This role is offering the following contracts - Permanent, Secondment, Loan and Fixed term. For Secondments, Loans and Fixed Term appointments please note that your contract length will be 24 Months. 

Would you like to learn more about the role?

If you would like to find out more about the role and the application process we will be holding virtual opening evenings via MS Teams on Wednesday 4th June 2025 at 1800 to 1900 hours.

This event is by invitation only.

To register, please click here .

You will be asked for your name and email address.

Registration will close on 3rd June 2025 at 12:00

You will not be able to register after this date and time.

The NCA Legal Department comprises of the following teams: Data and Operational Advisory Team, Civil Litigation Team, Financial Disruptions Litigation Team, Disruptive Actions Litigation Team and Commercial and Employment Team. We are looking for individuals with experience in operational delivery, data and information, asset denial and financial disruptions, high value complex litigation or disruptive actions litigation or who have the aptitude and experience to pick up new areas of law quickly.

As an NCA lawyer you will advise on the most complex challenging aspects of serious and organised crime. You will be expected to use your legal skills and judgement to contribute to the strategic direction of operations and shape the legislative landscape, ensuring the delivery of high quality, timely and fit for purpose legal advice to support the NCA in its mission.

**You will need to successfully complete SC enhanced clearance before commencing the role.**

To apply for this role you must be either (or about to become) (a) Solicitor or Barrister qualified to practise in England and Wales or Northern Ireland; or (b) Chartered Legal Executive in England and Wales.  Upon appointment, Barristers and Solicitors qualified in Northern Ireland will be registered by the NCA with the respective professional bodies in England and Wales, to enable them to practise in both jurisdictions. (There is no minimum level of PQE but we would anticipate candidates would be between 0 and 2 years' PQE).

You must have completed a training contract/pupillage/qualifying employment or have been exempted from this by the Law Society, the Bar Council or CILEx.

Professional entry criteria for Chartered Legal Executives (i.e. Fellows): Chartered Legal Executives are eligible to apply where (i) a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) is held; or (ii) the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) / Common Professional Examination (CPE) has been completed: or (iii) where exams have been passed (i.e. a score of 50% or above achieved), at CILEx Level 6, in all of the following seven foundation subjects in law:

1. Criminal Law

2. Equity and Trusts

3. Law of the European Union

4. Obligations 1 (Contract)

5. Obligations 2 (Tort)

6. Property / Land Law

7. Public Law (Constitutional Law, Administrative Law and Human Rights Law)

Additionally, Chartered Legal Executives may need a Practice Rights Certificate depending on the role.

Please ensure the dates of any accreditations you are relying on, are entered on to your CV.

Solicitors should also include their roll number.

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Seeing the Big Picture
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Making Effective Decisions
• Delivering at Pace

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Legal Professional Skills - reliable judgement and appreciation of legal risk.  The ability to think strategically and creatively, seeing legal issues in their wider context and advise accordingly.
• A good understanding of public law/awareness of public principles.

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment undefined (opens in a new window).

Job contact :

• Name : central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk
• Email : central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk