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Legal Advisor

Service Care Solutions - Legal
Posted 9 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Exeter, Devon EX2 7HX, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Service Care Solutions is seeking a legal advisor for a community-focused police force in Devon and Cornwall.
  • The position is suitable for a qualified solicitor, barrister, or legal executive with at least 2 years of post-qualification experience in Civil Litigation.
  • The role offers a salary ranging from £50,000 to £51,000 and is fixed for a duration of 6 months.
  • This hybrid role requires 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home, with responsibilities including legal research and advocacy.
  • Candidates with public sector experience and strong advocacy skills are preferred, and weekly pay along with flexible hours are part of the benefits.

Service Care Solutions is working alongside a community-focused police force, based in Devon and Cornwall, which needs a legal advisor to join their team. This role would be well suited to a qualified solicitor, barrister or legal executive.

The role can pay an equivalent salary of £50,000 to £51,000 and has been confirmed on a 6-month fixed term basis. This is a hybrid role (3 days in the office and 2 days at home).

The Responsibilities Of The Legal Advisor:

  • Investigate, research, and advise upon a range of contentious and non-contentious legal issues, including high-profile and high-risk matters.
  • Prepare for and carry out advocacy representing the Chief Constable in a variety of legal proceedings including Civil Litigation and general police law.
  • Attend court across various locations Devon and Cornwall.

The Person:

  • A qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with 2+ years of PQE Civil Litigation.
  • Ideally someone with public sector experience.
  • Someone with strong advocacy skills and is able to attend court when required.

The Benefits Included With The Legal Advisor Position:

  • Weekly pay.
  • Flexible hours.
  • Hybrid working.

If this legal advisor role sounds like an opportunity that is right for you or someone you know, then don't hesitate to get in touch with Hugh Barnes via email, , or via phone at .

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.