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Due to growth within the department, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join us as a Lawyer in Legal Services.
What you will be doing?
We’re looking for a dynamic lawyer to support the Chief Constable and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner by providing comprehensive legal services.
This is a rare opportunity to see the real-world impact of your legal expertise. Play a crucial role in safeguarding public trust and ensuring our police and crime services operate effectively, ethically and efficiently.
We welcome interest from proactive and forward-thinking qualified lawyers experienced at handling a diverse portfolio of legal challenges in any of the areas mentioned in the role profile, in particular civil litigation and/or employment tribunal. Join an inspiring team to bridge the gap between legal frameworks and operational policing, with a direct impact on local communities.
- Enjoy 24 days annual leave (rises to 29 days with 5 years’ service) plus 8 bank holidays, hybrid working and wellness support, access to gyms, flexible working and a supportive organisation.
- Once trained, there will be a requirement to cover Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO) on-call commitments, however, this will be a share of existing cover each month.
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If you have the qualifications and think you have the skills and passion for this role, please click the attachment below to view the role profile. If you think this is the role for you, please complete an application, evidencing against the required attainments (usually found on the last page of the role profile).
Please also refer to the candidate guidance link below which provides more detail on how to complete your application.
What can you expect?
- All new starters will have a buddy/mentor to support you when you join
- Additional 24 days flexi leave (role dependant)
- Access to on-site gyms and fitness classes
- Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant)
- Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy.
- Pension scheme
- Staff Support Networks
- Flexible working opportunities
- Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements.
- Sick pay provisions
All candidates are subject to vetting and medical checks.
Interview date: W/C 14th September
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Diversity and Welsh language
Dyfed Powys Police are inclusive employers and strive to have a workforce representative of the communities they police and serve. We believe that we will benefit from the variety of thinking, approach, and skills that diversity can bring; all of which helps us to deliver a better policing service.
We continue to work towards creating a safe, open culture that is ethical and inclusive of all. We have a range of staff networks and groups to provide specific support and advice, and our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious beliefs.
Find out if you’re eligible for Positive Action here.
We are committed to being a bilingual organisation and any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
Information Point
If you require any further information about this role, please do not hesitate to contact: recruitment@dyfed-powys.police.uk
Or attend our weekly drop-in recruitment event, Wednesday @ 11am – 11:30am here.
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