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Principal Investigative Lawyer
Serious Fraud Office
Apply before Sunday 17th November
The closing date for applications is Sunday 17th November 2024, however applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so you may be shortlisted and invited to interview before the advertised closing date.
Reference number: 336993
Salary: £55,317 - £64,260
Staff applying on promotion within the Civil Service will usually be appointed to the salary minimum or receive a 10% increase on their existing salary. Individuals appointed on level transfer will retain their existing salary. Applicants from outside of the Civil Service should be aware that starting salaries will normally be at the band minimum and you should not expect to receive a higher salary.
A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Job grade: Grade 7, Band B
Contract type: Permanent
Type of role: Investigations, Legal Services, Operational Delivery
Working pattern: Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time, Compressed hours
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Location:
The role will be based at our offices at 2-4 Cockspur Street, London, SW1Y 5BS, in central London, however please note that we are due to move to Canary Wharf in 2024. Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas. We are operating hybrid working arrangements that require staff to be in Cockspur Street 40% of their working pattern.
About the job:
Job summary
The SFO investigates and prosecutes the most serious and complex fraud, bribery and corruption, and pursues the proceeds of crime, and compensates victims where possible.
We are unique in the UK because we both investigate and prosecute our cases. We have specialist powers because these kinds of cases are complicated and lawyers and investigators need to work together closely from the outset.
As a Principal Investigative Lawyer, you will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution by providing strong leadership to drive cases forward delivering high quality outcomes by collaborating with a variety of internal and external stakeholders worldwide.
Job description
As a Principal Investigative Lawyer, your job will include:
Person specification
To view more information, please see the link at the bottom of this advert.
Qualifications
You must be a barrister authorised by the Bar Council to practice in England and Wales OR a solicitor, admitted by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority and authorised to practice in England and Wales with a minimum of 2 years PQE
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Benefits:
Things you need to know:
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
How to apply
As part of the application process you will be required to provide:
The candidates shortlisted for the next stage of the selection process will be those who have clearly demonstrated that they meet the essential experience and technical criteria for the role.
The interview stage
If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to sit a short scenario-based assessment to test your legal knowledge and skills. You will also be interviewed to explore the behaviours, strengths, and experience in more depth.
Full details of the interview process will be made available to shortlisted candidates.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 17 November 2024, however applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so you may be shortlisted and invited to interview before the advertised closing date.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security Check
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.
See our vetting charter https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
Please note that all applicants must supply appropriate right to work documentation and complete a successful practicing body check to ensure there are no findings or conditions relating to their ability to practice Law in the UK.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Apply and further information
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative.
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Contact point for applicants
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To find out more about this fantastic client and the opportunities and benefits available, take a look at our candidate pack.
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