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Government Legal Department | Bristol, Croydon, Leeds, London & Manchester
Multiple opportunities available
Salary
- £61,124 National / £63,189 Croydon & London
- Up to 3 years PQE: £51,541 across all locations
Benefits
- Civil Service Pension with a 28.97% employer contribution
Closing Date
Tuesday 29 September 2026 at 12:00 midday
About the Role
Looking for legal work that goes beyond a single client, practice area or sector?
The Government Legal Department is recruiting qualified lawyers to join one of the UK's largest and most diverse legal organisations.
Whether your experience sits within advisory, commercial, employment or litigation, this is an opportunity to work on matters that help shape government policy, support public services and influence issues of national importance.
From healthcare and national security to artificial intelligence, climate change, procurement and public inquiries, GLD lawyers advise on many of the most significant legal issues facing the country today.
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Why Join GLD?
Few legal careers offer the breadth, variety and public impact that GLD can.
You'll have the opportunity to:
- Work on nationally significant and often high-profile matters
- Advise government departments and public bodies
- Influence policy, legislation and public decision-making
- Develop expertise across a range of legal disciplines
- Build a long-term career in one of the UK's leading legal organisations
- Access high-quality learning, development and progression opportunities
Areas You Could Work In
Depending on business need and your experience, opportunities may arise across:
- Advisory
- Litigation
- Commercial Law
- Employment Law
- Public Law
- Regulatory and Policy Work
What We're Looking For
We're keen to hear from qualified lawyers who can demonstrate:
- Experience delivering legal services effectively
- Strong legal analysis and judgement
- An understanding of legal risk
- Excellent communication skills
- The ability to build strong client relationships
- Strong research and drafting skills
- A collaborative and solutions-focused approach
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What We Offer
- £61,124 National / £63,189 Croydon & London
- £51,541 for Legal Officers (up to 3 years PQE)
- Civil Service Pension with a 28.97% employer contribution
- Flexible, hybrid and part-time working options
- Extensive learning and development opportunities
- Access to the Government Legal Training Programme
- Career opportunities across advisory, litigation, commercial and employment law
- The chance to work on issues that impact millions of people across the UK
Interested?
Applications close at 12:00 midday on Tuesday 29 September 2026.
For more information about the role, please contact govqualified@tmpw.co.uk.
Alternatively, feel free to reach out to me directly on LinkedIn. My profile will appear alongside this advert and I'd be happy to answer any questions about the role, the recruitment process or what it's like to build a career with the Government Legal Department.
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