Litigation Solicitor (Temporary)

Litigation Solicitor, maternity cover

£43,860 - £47,058

Applications are invited to fill 2 maternity positions within the Joint Legal Service for South Wales Police and Gwent Police (JLS). The main purpose of the roles is to advise upon and provide representation in relation to litigation and compliance matters. The successful candidate should be a knowledgeable and skilled solicitor or barrister who can demonstrate their ability to deliver a high standard of legal service in the civil litigation arena.

The successful candidates must be prepared to undergo vetting to MV/SC level. One post will be employed by South Wales Police and one Gwent Police and the successful candidates will need to work from the location(s) in the area for which both forces responsibility.

This role is suitable for part time/job share workers.

Please be aware that if your current post is within the Public Service Centre, if you were employed after 1st February 2017 you must have completed 2 years’ tenured service before applying for any other roles.

If you are currently involved in an ongoing PSD Investigation then you will not be eligible to apply for this role

Interviews will take place on the 3rd June 2021.