Contracting Authority: Government Client
PERM ROLE
Clearance: BPSS

Must have
• Must have criminal experience
• Few years defence or police/family tribunals etc 
• Very complex
• Criminal knowledge needed 
• Good opportunity if want to get into counter terrorism 

Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
• You must have a law degree, Common Professional Examination and/or Graduate Diploma in law.
• You must have completed a Legal Practice Course, Solicitors Qualifying Exam or Bar Vocational Course/Bar Professional Training Course and the relevant pupillage or training contract.
• You must be a qualified barrister or solicitor.
• You must demonstrate motivation.
• You must demonstrate sufficient legal intellect

We’re looking for you to address the following things in your application and at interview.
1. A demonstrable interest in criminal prosecution and public service.
2. A strong focus on continuous learning and able to apply knowledge of criminal law gained from study and experience.

We want to understand your legal abilities and your aptitude for criminal law. We’re looking for the following things.
• An in-depth knowledge and understanding of the key concepts and principles of criminal law.
• Reliable legal judgement and an appreciation of legal risk.
• Able to think strategically and creatively, see legal issues in their wider context and advise accordingly.
• Sound analysis, using secure legal research to produce timely and fit-for-purpose advice.
• Fluent oral and written advocacy skills.

Person specification
• You must be a qualified lawyer with criminal law experience 
• You must demonstrate your commitment to public service, making a difference to the communities we serve 
• You’re focused on personal development and career progression

Qualifications
• Legally qualified: You must be a qualified solicitor or barrister. You must be able to obtain a valid Practising Certificate for England and Wales by 16 March 2026.
• Academic: You must have a law degree, Common Professional Examination and/or Graduate Diploma in Law.
• Professional: You must have completed a Legal Practice Course, Solicitors Qualifying Exam or Bar Professional Training Course and the relevant pupillage and training contract – or have received full exemption from the relevant professional regulatory body, either the Solicitors Regulation Authority or the Bar Standards Board.
or
• CILEx: You must be a Fellow of CILEx and a CILEx Advocate/Litigator holding all three advocacy certificates 

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