Senior Lawyer

1 day ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom West Midlands Police Full time
Senior Lawyer - Commercial and Contracts

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the in-house legal team at West Midlands Police. The Commercial and Contracts Team is seeking a Senior Lawyer to provide leadership and direction to the team, supporting the strategic objectives of Joint Legal Services.

As a Senior Lawyer, you will act on behalf of the Chief Constables of West Midlands and Staffordshire Police, providing legal advice and representation in relation to commercial and contracts matters. You will also support the Principal Lawyer in providing leadership and direction to the team, including performance management and risk identification.

The successful candidate will have a complex case load, providing advice and advocacy as required. You will also be responsible for drafting legal documents and working with external legal services, including Counsel, as necessary.

Please see the link attachment for the full Job Specification.

Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Management Vetting and Security Clearance scrutiny prior to commencing their role.

Benefits: West Midlands Police offers a competitive benefits package, including fair remuneration, progression opportunities, and access to a comprehensive pension scheme. You will also receive enhanced annual leave and discounts across travel, parking, and daily costs of living.

West Midlands Police is a Disability Confident Leader: We operate a 'Disability Confident Interview Scheme' and are committed to diversity and inclusion. Our vision is to maximise the potential of people from all backgrounds through a culture of fairness and inclusion.



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