Thames Valley Police
This is an exciting opportunity to join the busy Legal Services team at Thames Valley Police: one of the country’s biggest regional police forces.
Thames Valley Police Legal Services provide advocacy, litigation and operational policing advice to officers and staff at all levels across the Force, Counter-Terrorism Policing South East and the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit.
Our work also includes providing real time daily operational policing advice including advice on Major Events such as State Visits and other events that involve the Royal Household at Windsor.
We provide legal advice on Counter-Terrorism and on economic, cybercrime and human trafficking. This could give you the opportunity to carry out work with a national profile and interest (subject to higher levels of security vetting).
This is a rewarding role, at the cutting edge of policing, where no two days are ever the same.
You will be responsible for personally representing the Chief Constable in legal proceedings as both advocate and litigator.
The ideal candidate must be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with rights of audience and who has a current practicing certificate and proven effectiveness in advocacy and litigation.
You will need to exhibit excellent communication skills including the ability to put complex legal matters and legislation into an accessible format.
This is a hybrid role which requires travel to Court and policing locations, but also the opportunity to work remotely for large parts of the time when physical attendance is not required.
As part of the Thames Valley Police family you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 30 days annual leave per annum, pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, and have the option to join a local government pension scheme. For more information on our benefits, please visit the supporting you page, via the link at the bottom of the advert.
If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at RecruitmentPoliceStaff@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting reference 23453. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.
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The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is 24 May 2026
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At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities. Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission. As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more About Us.
Working Smart. You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day. In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce.
Supporting You. Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do. Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we’ll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives. We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with. We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card. Learn more about how we will be Supporting You.
Developing You. We promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential.
Vetting. All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.
This opportunity is closed to applications.
