Full job descriptionWe are working with the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) for Wiltshire and Swindon to find a Civil Litigation Solicitor for their in-house legal team. The team handles legal work for both Wiltshire Police and the OPCC, and every lawyer in the team has a direct impact on how the Force operates and how the public sees it.
The Civil Litigation Solicitor will run a varied caseload of civil claims, both pre-action and litigated, against and on behalf of the Chief Constable, and represent the Force at hearings, tribunals and mediations. They will also apply for civil preventative orders, give real-time advice on live police operations, advise on misconduct, employment and inquest matters and advise the OPCC on a wide range of legal issues. A full job description is available on request.
We are looking for a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive Lawyer in England and Wales with solid civil litigation experience. Defendant-side experience would be ideal, as would knowledge of police law or civil preventative orders. If your background is in general civil litigation and you’re a strong, organised litigator, we’d still very much like to hear from you, as police-specific knowledge can be learned on the job. Advocacy experience, Higher Rights of Audience or a public-sector background would all be welcome.
The team values flexibility. The role can be largely remote, with occasional travel to Devizes HQ and to other sites in Wiltshire. Part-time and flexible working patterns will be considered.
From May 2028, the responsibilities of Police and Crime Commissioners will transfer to new local governance arrangements. This role is initially offered on a fixed-term basis to April 2028, after which it is expected to transfer under TUPE, most likely into Wiltshire Police, and become permanent.
The OPCC of Wiltshire and Swindon offers flexible hybrid working, access to the generous local government pension scheme, on-site parking, blue light discount card, 25 days of annual leave (rising every year) and more benefits. This is a truly fascinating role in a motivated and hard-working team that is committed to delivering services for the public good.