Lawyer

Contextual Overview

Careers at MI5, MI6 and GCHQ are recruiting a qualified Lawyer to join their specialist legal team in Central London. The role supports national‑security operations across a wide range of legal disciplines.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Solicitor or barrister qualified in England & Wales
• Minimum 2 years post‑qualification experience (PQE)
• British citizenship or dual British nationality
• Ability to obtain Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance
• Residency within a commutable distance to Central London

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Provide legal advice on operations, investigations, technical capabilities, data acquisition, executive powers, terrorism disruption, litigation, and legislative development
• Work across multiple legal teams, handling novel and complex security‑related issues
• Potentially lead cross‑disciplinary project teams (no direct line‑management duties)
• Occasional domestic or international travel (infrequent)

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Base salary range: £86,779 – £96,097 per year (depending on experience). Paid position with full employee benefits.

Application Procedure & Required Documents

1. Visit the official LinkedIn job posting: Apply via LinkedIn.
2. Complete the initial online application.
3. Undertake the online Situational Judgement Test (SJT).
4. Submit the full online application and supporting evidence against essential criteria.
5. If shortlisted, complete an online assessment followed by an in‑person exercise and competency‑based interview (interviews slated for early 2027).
6. Receive a conditional offer pending security vetting.

Official Notification & Contact Information

For further details, refer to the MI5, MI6 & GCHQ careers page linked through the LinkedIn posting. No direct contact email was provided.