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IN-HOUSE EMPLOYMENT AND DISCRIMINATION LAWYER

Salary approximately £46,000

Based in Leatherhead, Surrey

The Police Federation of England & Wales is the staff association representing the interests of all police constables, sergeants, inspectors and chief inspectors. It has been at the forefront of test case litigation concerning the employment rights of police officers, including many cases (such as Khan, Vento and Paterson) that have become central to modern discrimination law. Its financial support for cases can cost many millions of pounds in legal fees each year.

The Police Federation is looking for an experienced and high calibre solicitor or barrister to become its in-house expert on employment and discrimination law. Reporting to the General Secretary, the successful candidate will be robust, confident, self-motivated, a capable public speaker, have a strategic outlook and be able to identify emerging themes concerning the working conditions of police officers. There may be exciting opportunities for the right person to build up a legal team.

The successful candidate will provide advice to senior elected officials to help identify the cases and issues for which the Federation should provide funding and representation in Employment Tribunals, help identify cases that should be appealed and work alongside external solicitors in managing cases going forward. He or she will have a firm grasp of employment and discrimination law as well as principles of cost-effectiveness and value for money. The post holder will also play a key role in keeping Federation representatives up to date on developments in case law and legislation.

The post will be based at the Federation’s headquarters in Leatherhead, Surrey and a competitive package of salary and benefits will be available.

Please ring the recruitment line on 01372-352077, quoting Job Ref: LAW/PF for an application pack. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday 2nd April 2010. CVs will not be accepted.

 

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