You don’t need a badge to make a difference. As part of our police staff team, your skills and perspective help us cut crime, build safer communities and support victims.
The main purpose of the Senior Solicitor (Operational) role is to support Legal Services in maximising the extent to which communities are protected from harm by providing a professional, independent, accessible, timely and cost effective legal service to the Chief Constable, Chief Officers and the members of the wider workforce where required.
To act as principal legal advisor in various complex matters.
To deputise for the Head of Legal Services.
* The Senior Solicitor (Operational) role is a hybrid (mix of home & office working) role
* This is a CV only process – please ensure your employment history is up to date
* Provisional interview date 21st April 2026
* Candidates must have been resident in the UK for the last 5 years to meet the vetting level required for the post
The closing date for this post is 12 noon on Thursday 26th March 2026
Why work for us?
* 28 days Annual leave (increasing to 33 after 5 years service) + bank holidays.
* Health and wellbeing, occupational health services, staff network and an Employee Assistance Programme.
* Police Mutual, affordable private healthcare and other savings.
* Discounts on Electric Vehicles and Cycle to work scheme.
* Register for a Blue light card – over 15,000 discounts from large national retailers.
To read more about the added benefits and rewards of working for West Mercia Police, please go to our website.
* We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone.
* We are also happy to talk flexible working where it is suitable for the role.
If you require any support to complete your application or you have any questions please contact the recruitment team on 01905 718444 (press option 1 then 5) or email BOC.staff.recruitment.team@westmercia.police.uk (internally please use myBop)
Internal applicants who are in need of redeployment will be offered positions ahead of other candidates, subject to them passing a selection process.
We know that people from underrepresented backgrounds may hesitate to apply unless they meet every single requirement. We don’t want that to be a barrier for suitable candidates. If you meet the majorityof the criteria and are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.
Photo ID will be required at interview so please follow this link if you do not have a photo driving licence or passport (can be expired).
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