Location
Carbrook - Force HQ, Sheffield
Salary
£51,252 - £60,690
Type of Contract
Permanent
Job Advert
Role: Solicitor/Senior Solicitor (Senior position only offered depending on PQE, skills, experience etc of successful candidate)
Department: Legal Services
Location: Carbrook, Sheffield
Salary: £51,252 - £60,690
Hours: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
The Legal Services Department provides legal advice and representation to both Humberside Police & South Yorkshire Police. As Solicitor/Senior Solicitor, you will be responsible for:
Providing legal advice to the Chief Constable and the Police & Crime Commissioner.
Advising on matters relating to the disclosure of information in civil proceedings including public interest immunity and confidentiality.
Working with the PCC/Chief Executive to provide accurate legal advice in relation to finance/funding/insurance/litigation/risk concerning litigation and all satellite issues arising from claims.
Developing and maintaining positive and constructive relationships with all members of the Force, to include managers, officers, staff and external agencies and law firms to ensure the timely provision of legal advice.
Skills and experience:
Solicitor/Barrister/Legal Executive (Fellow).
Legal qualification to degree level or equivalent.
Detailed knowledge and advocacy skills of law and practice in at least one of the following areas: civil law.
Detailed knowledge and experience of litigation and an understanding of ECHR, Civil Procedure Rules.
Experience in the conduct of report writing to include provision of financial reserves.
Ability to manage a diverse caseload which is high risk and complex, providing clear and legally sound advice.
Excellent oral and written communication skills to deal with all ranks of officer, support staff and external agencies.
Ability to use professional judgement to make accurate decisions relating to legal matters. Ability to assimilate large amounts of information and make appropriate evaluations in order to recommend a course of action.
Manage the allocation of legal caseloads and staffing resource.
In accordance with financial and insurance regulations approve settlements within their approved amounts.
Skills and experience as documented in the role profile need to be evidenced in your application to be considered for interview.
What we offer:
A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme.
Generous annual leave allowance.
A wide range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
Flexible working arrangements including flexitime and hybrid working.
A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust.
Comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police.
Employee Assistance Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice.
Flexible lifestyle benefits such as: Blue Light Card, Company Shop, Cycle to work scheme.
Committed to embedding sustainability.
Membership to the Sports and Social Club.
Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks.
Eligibility:
Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria, which must be taken into account for individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity. A minimum checkable history of 5 years is required for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a pre-requisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police.
Appearance & Standards:
South Yorkshire Police is committed to maintaining professional standards in dress and appearance. Officers, staff, and volunteers of South Yorkshire Police are permitted to have tattoos visible whilst on duty provided the tattoo is not considered to be unacceptable or otherwise inappropriate.
Smarter ways of Working:
This role has been evaluated as a Hybrid role, applicable when the work can be undertaken at any location, whether that be a SYP building or from home.
South Yorkshire Police's Key Values:
At South Yorkshire Police we have 3 key values which run through everything we do: Fairness, Integrity & Trust.
Contact details:
For further information about the role, please contact: Andrew Ford on 07901 724419
Closing Date: Wednesday 9th October 2024
How to apply:
To apply for the role, please submit your CV and covering letter to Andrew Ford at: ******
Candidate Information:
Please note that, should you be successful at the interview stage and before appointment, the relevant pre-employment checks are required. These include references, medical clearance, vetting clearance and sickness absence criteria check.
Diversity & Inclusion:
Expressions of interest are particularly welcome from female and ethnic minority candidates. We support and value all officers and staff and the unique experiences they bring to the role.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
