Legal Adviser - Employment

An opportunity to work within the Legal Services Department of Gloucestershire Constabulary.

We are looking for an individual who can offer an outstanding service in providing legal advice to the Chief Constable on Employment Law and related matters, with the assistance, where necessary of external legal advisers and counsel.

The principle responsibility will be to advise and represent the Chief Constable, his officers and staff in ACAS conciliation, grievances and Employment Tribunal cases. Otherwise the role will mean working with Human Resources, helping to shape the policies and practices that underpin the Constabulary's approach to employment matters., This post is a fixed term contract for 12 months. The post is part-time (20 hours) and requests for flexible working will be considered and agreed where reasonable. The post-holder will work within a team of lawyers and support staff and report to the Head of Legal Services. Please see the role profile for further details.

Candidate applications must include details of your SRA number and the date you were admitted to the Law Society, or Bar membership number and Year of Call, or membership number and date granted Fellowship of CILEx, as appropriate.

This is a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. The successful candidate will need to be resilient, adaptable in their approach to case management, have the ability to take ownership and initiative, as well as demonstrate a willingness to learn. Being highly organised, working with minimum supervision and the ability to meet tight deadlines are crucial for this role. Equally important is a proactive approach that demonstrates a high level of performance and service delivery.

Ideally, candidates should have demonstrable experience in at least one or more of the following areas: Civil Litigation, Human Rights Law, Judicial Review, Employment Law or Police Misconduct.

Rights of audience are not required., Disability Confident
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