Job Description

Role type
Police Staff
Contract duration
Permanent
Contract type
Full Time
Department
Chief Officer Team
Location
Wellingborough, Darby House - NN8 6GS
Grade/scale
Staff - PMG2 - Range
Salary
56,133 - 66,648


Hours per week
37
Closing date*
21/12/2025, 23:55


The hiring manager reserves the right to close the advert prior to the closing date, depending on the level of applications
Job description
We are building our Legal team! We are seeking lawyers to join our Legal Service team, providing expert advice, legal support and representation to the Chief Constable of Northamptonshire Police, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service and the Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner.

About the Role

As part of our dedicated legal team, you will:

Deliver comprehensive legal advice across a wide range of matters. Represent the organisation in proceedings and hearings. Manage a complex caseload with minimal supervision. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external counsel. Stay ahead of legislative changes and case law developments impacting policing and fire services.

What We're Looking For

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEx (with full advocacy rights). Proven experience handling complex legal matters in one or more of the following areas:

Operational Policing - including Sexual Offences Orders, Stalking Protection Orders, Violent Offender Orders, Forced Marriage Protection Orders, Proceeds of crime Orders, Injunctions and Firearms appeal. Public Order powers and General police powers (PACE).

Civil Litigation - including claims for false imprisonment, unlawful/wrongful arrest, misfeasance, malicious prosecution, breach of human rights claims, DPA claims, judicial reviews.

Regulatory - including police disciplinary/misconduct or any other breach of professional conduct litigation. Inquests and/or public inquiries.

Employment law and claims - including discrimination, , whistleblowing, harassment, unfair dismissal and any other employment contractual claims.

Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills. Advocacy experience within the court system.

Desirable

Previous experience in policing, fire services, or public sector. In-house legal experience. Knowledge of police-related legislation and civil preventative orders

Why Join Us?

Full-time role with Police Staff Council conditions of service. 25 days annual leave (plus 5 extra days after 3 years). Hybrid working arrangements. Opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-moving, high-profile environment.

If you're pragmatic, results-driven, and ready to take on a varied and challenging role, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now by uploading your CV, and a Personal Statement demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria for the role (no more than 750 words on the same document as your CV) and help shape the future of policing and fire services in Northamptonshire.

Why work for

Us

?

Northamptonshire Police has real heart. We're a county force tackling big-city issues, and everyone in our policing family, from frontline officers to police staff, has a part to play in serving our communities by fighting crime and protecting people. If you want an exciting career that offers variety, job satisfaction and the chance to develop and challenge yourself, while improving the lives of others, and all within an organisation that's forward-thinking and innovative, you'll find it with us.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.


We are working hard to increase diversity and inclusion within the organisations where communities are under-represented, including those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions and gender, LGBTQ communities and those from other disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds, who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve.


Northamptonshire Police/OPFCC is a Disability Confident Employer - We aim to achieve the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. If you meet the essential criteria for the role you can choose to share your disability if you would like to take part in our disability confident interview scheme.




All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for.

Flexible working

All requests for flexible working patterns will be considered and will be dependent on the role.

Recruitment and Selection Policy

Internal applicants who are at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment and pass the selection process, will be offered the role over the remaining internal and external applicants.



Internal applicants must have line manager support prior to proceeding with an application.


Please be aware that the Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner and Northamptonshire Police are separate employers. Although Police internal vacancies are open to OPFCC staff and vice versa, if you are successful, the change of employer will require a longer onboarding process and you will receive a new contract and payroll number. Service with either employer can be carried over as continuous service.

Police Barred and Advisory lists

Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the Police and OPFCC for a minimum of 5 years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or 3 years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.

Vetting and safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure the organisations employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.




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