Lawyer (Regulatory)

RSR is a public safety, Housing & enterprise security recruitment specialist. We assist public safety & housing employers find the right talent. We assist all employers when they want to source public safety, housing and enterprise security skills and experience.

RSR are currently recruiting on behalf of West Midlands Police for a Lawyer (Regulatory).

The purpose of this role is to provide legal advice and representation under the general direction of the Director of Joint Legal Services (JLS).

This is a full-time, permanent role, based in Birmingham, offering a salary of £52,389 to £55,803.

Hybrid working (2 days in the office).

Main Duties:

• Work within a team of lawyers and support staff in the provision of a comprehensive legal service to the Chief Constable and Police and Crime Commissioner for both Staffordshire and West Midlands Police.
• Advise and provide representation (including advocacy where required) in relation to legal proceedings and hearings before the relevant Courts & Tribunals.
• Provide timely legal advice to all clients as required.
• Carry a complex case load providing advice and advocacy as required.

Essential Requirements:

• Professional legal qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive.
• Experience of handling a complex case load and high-profile legal work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate sound analytical skills and judgement.
• Excellent negotiation skills including the ability to influence others.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the credibility to work with senior clients.
• Experience in using case management or similar systems.

Benefits:

• 28 days Annual Leave that grows with your career + opportunity to buy more
• Access to Police Mutual - Financial services, counselling, loans, healthcare, mortgage advice and insurance support and many more
• Corporate Travel, Car Park and Cycle to Work Schemes offering savings of up to 42%
• Family Friendly Employer - Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave and Childcare Vouchers - save up to £900 a year
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (VIVUP) - EAP generally includes 24/7 access to assessment, counselling and referral services for employees and their immediate family.
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounts on gym memberships, travel and leisure, homeware and tech

Role is subject to vetting check at relevant level.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful.

If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please feel free to refer them to us! We have a "Refer A Friend" bonus scheme and we will reward you retail vouchers for any referrals who are not already known to us and are successfully placed!

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The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.