Force Legal Advisor

Job description

·  Location
Exeter, Devon
·  Category
Legal - Public Sector Legal
·  Job type
Contractor
·  Industry
Legal
·  External Reference
JN-102020-151479

To act in the provision of a comprehensive legal service to the Chief Constables, OPCCs and officers and police staff generally of both Devon & Cornwall and Dorset Police Forces. This will include the provision of strategic and tactical advice in a wide range of disciplines. In particular to:

* Investigate and case-manage complex pre-action and issued civil claims against, and on behalf of, both Forces.
* Represent the Chief Constables at Court hearings and Tribunals.
* Obtain civil preventative orders such as Civil Injunctions, Closure Orders, Sexual Harm Prevention Orders, and making Proceeds of Crime Act applications.
* Advise upon and manage cases involving police misconduct, employment law and coronial law.
* Deal with contentious licensing applications including liquor and firearms.
* Provide tactical advice and real-time advice on police operations.
* Supervise, monitor and assist Paralegals in the provision of general advice to officers and staff on a range of legal issues on a weekly rota.

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES & EXPERIENCE

·  Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal executive/Advisor (FCILEx)

·  Previous experience of handling contentious matters generally.

·  A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of ECHR, Civil Procedure Rules, licensing legislation, criminal law, employment law and a knowledge of the principles of obtaining civil preventative orders (Civil Injunctions, SHPO, FBO).

·  Ability to manage a considerable and diverse caseload providing clear advice.

·  Ability to make applications in court.

·  Experience representing clients in legal hearings

·  Ability to work in a highly pressurised environment and to be able to offer flexibility and advice within time constraints

·  Strong emotional resilience

·  Experience managing a team is preferred

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Please apply with your CV to: Aalishya Power