Avon and Somerset Police
Police Lawyer (Regulatory) - Hybrid Working
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Job Description
The Legal Services Directorate of Avon and Somerset Constabulary is offering an exciting opportunity for a lawyer who has a real interest in pursuing a career in policing.
Our legal team is looking for a lawyer to join our Police Misconduct Team.
No specific experience of policing or police misconduct knowledge is required, and whilst previous regulatory experience would be desirable, it is not essential. All training and guidance will be provided by our friendly and supportive team. We are seeking applicants who are effective communicators and who possess excellent team player skills, with the motivation to support colleagues in Professional Standards to advise on misconduct and vetting matters from early stages of their investigations through to final hearings and appeals.
The wider team provides legal advice on a broad range of legal issues to the whole organisation from the Chief Constable to operational staff. We are looking for an individual who can also offer an outstanding service across a broad range of legal work, which includes handling cases of national interest and importance. This is a fast-paced environment where no one day is the same. The successful applicant will need to be resilient, adaptable in their approach to case management, have the ability to take ownership and initiative and demonstrate a willingness to learn. Equally important is a proactive approach that demonstrates a high level of performance and service delivery and the ability to build strong working relationships with other teams across the organisation.
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Please see attached role profile for further information on the role.
In This Role, Your Main Responsibilities Will Be
- Advising upon and managing cases involving police misconduct & vetting regulations.
- Reviewing and advising upon internal policies, procedures, contracts, MOUs, and collaboration agreements.
- Providing general advice to officers and staff on a range of legal issues in accordance with the duty lawyer scheme.
- Supervising paralegals and supporting the wider team.
- Assisting the Senior Lawyers and Senior Leadership Team
Skills, Experience And Qualifications Required
- You will need to be a qualified solicitor, Barrister, or FCILEx with rights of audience in England and Wales.
- Demonstrable experience in advising on legal matters and issues, preferably with experience in managing your own caseload.
- Ability to act under pressure and respond quickly to changing and conflicting demands.
- Demonstrate good team player skills and excellent legal research and analytical skills.
What We Can Offer You
A package of financial, lifestyle, and health benefits to support whatever stage of life you're in, including:
- Flexible working
- Continuous professional development
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance scheme offering help through counselling services, legal advice, fitness advice, personal coaching, and health assessment
- Staff discount scheme for savings on shopping, days out, sporting events, holidays
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In our Headquarters in Portishead, you’ll have access to a 24-hour gym, on-site Costa Coffee shop, and beautiful grounds.
Additional Information
This role is blended, therefore you will be able to work from home the majority of the time, however, you will need to attend court as required within the Avon and Somerset Police area. Please note that your secondary location will be Police & Fire HQ, Valley Road, Portishead, North Somerset, BS20 8QJ, which you will be required to attend regularly.
To be eligible to apply for this role, you must have a 5-year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – ideally, this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last 5 years.
If shortlisted, you will be invited to attend an in-person interview at Police Headquarters, Portishead, scheduled for the week commencing 12th October 2026.
Please see attached the job description for further information. If you would like more information about this opportunity, or feel you meet all of the required skills and experience, please contact
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining why you would like this role and how your experience aligns with what we're looking for to talentpolicestaff@avonandsomerset.police.uk quoting vacancy number 8202.
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