Government Ministers Lawyer

About the role

Join the Government Legal Department as a qualified lawyer supporting Ministers and senior officials. You will provide high‑profile legal advice across a wide range of public‑sector matters, from drafting legislation to handling litigation and commercial disputes.

Key responsibilities

• Advise Ministers and departmental officials on legal issues and policy proposals.
• Prepare and review legislation, regulations and policy documents.
• Manage a caseload that may include litigation, commercial, employment and EU law matters.
• Collaborate with other legal professionals across government to deliver consistent, risk‑based advice.
• Maintain confidentiality and, where required, obtain DV security clearance.

Required profile

• A qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively about complex legal problems.
• Strong judgment, impartiality and a customer‑focused approach.
• Willingness to develop expertise across advisory, litigation, commercial and employment law.

Required skills

• Litigation
• Advisory work
• Commercial law
• Employment law
• EU legislation

What we offer

• Competitive salary (£50,001‑£65,000 per year) and civil service benefits.
• Rapid learning curve with a supportive career‑development programme.
• Opportunities to work across multiple legal disciplines within the public sector.