The Government Legal Department is the largest provider of legal services across government, working on high-profile matters that are frequently scrutinised in Parliament and the media. Our work includes:
Developing and drafting legislation
Providing legal advice on policies
Securing our economic and trade relationships
Ensuring value from commercial contracts worth billions of pounds
Providing the Civil Services employment law advice
We are at the heart of delivering the Government's priorities and our success depends on our people. GLD is a non-ministerial government department, sponsored by the Attorney General. We are headed by the Treasury Solicitor, our Permanent Secretary and employ nearly 3000 people, including over 2000 legal professionals. Our offices include London, Leeds, Bristol, Croydon and Manchester as well as overseas. We provide specialist legal services including Litigation, Employment and Commercial Law as well as advising most Government Departments on the policies and services they deliver. GLD also depends on a range of vital corporate services. These are essential to the smooth and efficient running of the Department and provide the foundation to enable GLD to deliver outstanding legal services. Our corporate functions include Strategy, HR, Finance, Digital, Data and Technology, Communications, Security, Commercial and Project delivery.
Our vision is to be an outstanding legal organisation and a brilliant place to work where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. This is an exciting time for GLD, with cutting-edge legal work on global issues and a transformation agenda which is ensuring the Department exemplifies the Modern Civil Service.
Role Overview
Commercial transactional lawyers within GLD provide legal advice to government departments and public bodies on some of the most important and interesting matters in the country which are frequently scrutinised in Parliament and the media. Our clients are government departments and our work includes transactional work and procurements, contract management, subsidy control, grants and strategic commercial advice to commercial departments, Secretaries of State and Ministers. Success Profiles
Below are details of the Success Profiles that make up this role. Demonstrating all the behaviours listed below is essential. You will be expected to provide evidence to show how you meet the criteria below at interview stage. Communicating and Influencing : Communicate with others in a clear, honest and enthusiastic way in order to build trust. Explain complex issues in a way that is easy to understand. Deliver difficult messages with clarity and sensitivity, being persuasive when required. Managing a Quality Service : Provide a high quality, efficient and cost-effective service by considering a broad range of methods for delivery. Proactively manage risks and identify solutions. Making Effective Decisions : Ensure decision making happens at the right level, not allowing unnecessary bureaucracy to hinder delivery. Analyse and accurately interpret data from various sources to support decisions. Minimum Requirements
Professional entry criteria for Chartered Legal Executives (i.e. Fellows): Chartered Legal Executives are eligible to apply where (i) a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) is held; or (ii) the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)/CPE has been completed; or (iii) where exams have been passed (i.e. a score of 50% or above achieved), at CILEx Level 6. In all of the following seven foundation subjects in law: Contract Law Criminal Law Equity and Trusts Law European Union Law Land Law Public Law Law of Tort Chartered Legal Executives should note that GLD will be willing to accept an overall average score of 65% or above across exams passed in the seven foundation subjects in law (where studied at CILEx Level 6) as demonstrating 2.1 degree equivalence. Application Process
1. You register your interest and submit your application including an online CV. This will be used to assess the Essential Criteria of Experience. 2. A personal statement of no more than 1250 words in total demonstrating how you meet the Essential Criteria for Motivational Fit and Technical Legal Skills. 3. Candidates who meet the required professional qualification standards will have their applications sifted by a CLG sift panel. 4. If you are invited to interview, you will be assessed on your performance in all essential criteria as listed in the Person Specification alongside scenario-based exercises and strength-based questions. Security and Nationality Requirements
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals Nationals of the Republic of Ireland Nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. The Civil Service is committed to attracting, retaining and investing in talent wherever it is found.
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Commercial transactional lawyers within GLD provide legal advice to government departments and public bodies on some of the most important and interesting matters in the country which are frequently scrutinised in Parliament and the media. Our clients are government departments and our work includes transactional work and procurements, contract management, subsidy control, grants and strategic commercial advice to commercial departments, Secretaries of State and Ministers. Success Profiles
Below are details of the Success Profiles that make up this role. Demonstrating all the behaviours listed below is essential. You will be expected to provide evidence to show how you meet the criteria below at interview stage. Communicating and Influencing : Communicate with others in a clear, honest and enthusiastic way in order to build trust. Explain complex issues in a way that is easy to understand. Deliver difficult messages with clarity and sensitivity, being persuasive when required. Managing a Quality Service : Provide a high quality, efficient and cost-effective service by considering a broad range of methods for delivery. Proactively manage risks and identify solutions. Making Effective Decisions : Ensure decision making happens at the right level, not allowing unnecessary bureaucracy to hinder delivery. Analyse and accurately interpret data from various sources to support decisions. Minimum Requirements
Professional entry criteria for Chartered Legal Executives (i.e. Fellows): Chartered Legal Executives are eligible to apply where (i) a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) is held; or (ii) the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)/CPE has been completed; or (iii) where exams have been passed (i.e. a score of 50% or above achieved), at CILEx Level 6. In all of the following seven foundation subjects in law: Contract Law Criminal Law Equity and Trusts Law European Union Law Land Law Public Law Law of Tort Chartered Legal Executives should note that GLD will be willing to accept an overall average score of 65% or above across exams passed in the seven foundation subjects in law (where studied at CILEx Level 6) as demonstrating 2.1 degree equivalence. Application Process
1. You register your interest and submit your application including an online CV. This will be used to assess the Essential Criteria of Experience. 2. A personal statement of no more than 1250 words in total demonstrating how you meet the Essential Criteria for Motivational Fit and Technical Legal Skills. 3. Candidates who meet the required professional qualification standards will have their applications sifted by a CLG sift panel. 4. If you are invited to interview, you will be assessed on your performance in all essential criteria as listed in the Person Specification alongside scenario-based exercises and strength-based questions. Security and Nationality Requirements
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals Nationals of the Republic of Ireland Nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. The Civil Service is committed to attracting, retaining and investing in talent wherever it is found.
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