Inquiry Lawyers
Location: London, Leeds, Manchester or Bristol
Salary: £61,200 London / £59,200 National
About GLD:
The Government Legal Department (GLD) is the largest provider of legal services across government, working with all the main Whitehall departments. Our work touches on most aspects of public life, from developing and drafting legislation to providing legal advice on policies and ensuring value from contracts.
Your Role:
As an Inquiry Lawyer, you’ll join either the Covid Inquiry Division or the Public Inquiries, Reviews & Litigation team within the Home Office & Immigration Division. You’ll provide expert representation to Government parties at an inquiry or legal advice and support to the inquiry itself.
Requirements:
To carry out your work successfully, you’ll need security clearance. While the Baseline Personnel Security Standard is sufficient for most roles, Security Check (SC) and Developed Vetting (DV) clearance may be required for some inquiries. Candidates willing to seek SC and DV clearance are encouraged.
About You:
To succeed in this role, you should have:
1. A sound understanding of public law.
2. Experience working on public inquiries.
3. The ability to see legal issues in their wider context and advise accordingly.
4. Superb written and verbal communication skills.
5. Capability to conduct sound analysis and produce timely, fit-for-purpose advice.
We’ll also look for the ability to:
1. Drive high performance behaviours within a team.
2. Foster good working relationships with key clients and internal teams.
3. Communicate effectively and convey complex issues to diverse audiences.
4. Be available and approachable to all colleagues and receptive to new ideas.
Benefits:
GLD encourages skill development in a nurturing environment. Other benefits include access to a valuable civil service pension and flexible working arrangements.
Our vision is to be an outstanding legal organisation and a brilliant place to work where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential.
Closing date for applications: Noon Monday 25th November 2024.
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