Operational Lawyer

Operational Lawyer
Grade I - £53,688 to £60,960
37 Flexi hours
Permanent Contract
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Staffordshire Police is continually striving to deliver the best possible service for the county’s residents, businesses and visitors. It is a fast-paced organisation, adaptive to modern policing needs and open to continual improvement.

Everyone who works for the force has an important role to play in shaping the future of Staffordshire Police. The force seeks people who will champion new ways of working, be collaborative and agile and represent in a fair and ethical manner those that Staffordshire Police serves.

For more information about Staffordshire Police please click the below link:

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About the Opportunity

The Operational Lawyer will provide legal advice and representation under the general direction of the Director of Joint Legal Services (JLS). As a Solicitor, you will work collaboratively with a variety of clients, colleagues and other stakeholders to provide a comprehensive legal service to the Chief Constable and Police and Crime Commissioner for both Staffordshire and West Midlands Police.

Your primary responsibilities will involve providing legal advice to both forces in respect of all operational policing matters and applying for a wide range of orders including; Sexual Harm Prevention Orders, Sexual Risk Orders, Stalking Protection Orders, Violent Offender Orders, orders under the Anti-Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014, orders under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, injunctions to prevent forced marriages, firearms licencing and alcohol licensing. You will be required to undertake advocacy to apply for these orders.

Role and Responsibilities

To advise and provide representation (including advocacy where required) in relation to legal proceedings and hearings before the relevant Courts
Advise on and apply for civil preventative orders
Work with external legal services (including Counsel) where necessary
Provide timely legal advice to all clients as required
Carry a complex case load providing advice and advocacy as required
Drafting legal documents

Experience and Qualifications

Professional legal qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive
Experience of operational police orders in one or more of the following areas;

Further details of the key tasks, responsibilities can be found within the role profile.

Closing date: Thursday 25th September 2025 (midday)

In addition to your salary, you will have access to a range of benefits including:

Pension Scheme - Employers Pension contribution 21.5% Staffordshire Pension Fund - Staffordshire Pension Fund - Home (staffspf.org.uk)
Generous holiday entitlement, plus Bank Holidays.
Flexible / Agile Working
Sick pay scheme
Fostering friendly policy
Family friendly policies – maternity, paternity, parental leave, adoption, disability leave and carers leave
Access to health and wellbeing support
Eye care vouchers
On site Gyms
Staff associations
Reward and Recognition
Blue light Card
Flexible working options
Training and development opportunities
Car lease scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Free Parking at selected sites
Onsite catering facilities
Access to Staff Networks
Union support
Financial products and services

Please note that applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified/experienced individuals. However prior consideration will be given to applications from individuals who are ‘at risk’ and employed by Staffordshire Police. If an appointment is made from that at risk group, the post may be withdrawn. In this event, a representative from the People Services team will notify any affected applicants.

Staffordshire Police is fully supportive of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and strives to employ a workforce that represents the community we serve.

Our vacancies are open to everyone and all appointments are made based on merit. We encourage and welcome applications from all underrepresented groups which include: Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, female, people who have a disability, those who are neurodivergent and persons of the LGBTQ+ community.

We use positive action to encourage potential candidates from underrepresented groups through targeted step-In support and advice sessions. If you have the skills, experience and values, that here in Staffordshire Police we pride ourselves on, then we would welcome you to apply.

For more information on Positive Action please email the team on positive.action@staffordshire.police.uk

For any Recruitment queries please email hrrecruitment.team@staffordshire.police.uk

Please note if you are successful at interview and commence pre-employment checks this will include vetting, please see what this involves and the process via the below link:

Police vetting process | Join The Police (joiningthepolice.co.uk)