PO3/4 – PO5/6 PRINCIPAL LAWYER

We are recruiting to the role of Principal Lawyer within the Legal Services department.  This is a part time position based at Cheshire Constabulary Headquarters in Winsford.

The Principal Lawyer is a key position that works at an advanced professional level assisting the Chief Legal Officer in providing a comprehensive and excellent legal service to the Chief Constable and other clients of the Legal Services Department.

To apply for this role, you will be educated to Level 6 relevant to the post, be a qualified solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with a minimum of 5 years’ experience.

You will have significant experience of working in a professional fee-earning role in a legal office, formulating and providing legal advice without direct supervision as well as significant advocacy experience in a judicial, quasi-judicial or tribunal setting with knowledge of emergency service-related legislation.

Full information about this role can be found in the attached role profile. 

To apply for this role, please attach a comprehensive CV and complete a 500-word personal statement detailing the skills and experience that you have that demonstrate your suitability for this role.

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