Policy Legal

We are looking for a Policy Legal to work within the public/defence sector.
Location: Hybrid working- London
About the role: Managing and mitigating legal and reputational risk to the client of the many live legal cases. The role can be fast-paced and requires the ability to manage multiple projects at once. The post holder will also lead on policy relating to applicants previously
dismissed from employment.
Essential Skills/responsibilities: The ideal candidates will hold active SC clearance and have a proven Policy Legal background, with the following skills/ experience:

• Engaging with Ministerial, legal and senior advice, working with others teams across the Directorate and managing any litigation relating to this.
• Good attention to detail and honed communication and engagement skills to explain, clarify and articulate policy and legal position to a wide audience (including external lawyers) are important.
• Previous legal or policy experience is desirable, but absolutely not essential.
• Liaising with the legal advisor team on litigation cases.
• Working closely with the Government Legal Department to provide policy input to live legal cases, and manage risks arising from Judicial Reviews.
• Ensuring good information management practices, to help prepare for legal cases.
• Ensuring coherence of outputs with Policy, Casework and Secretariat teams.