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Ministry of Defence

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) exists to deliver security for the people of the UK and the Overseas Territories by defending them, including against terrorism, and to act as a force for good by strengthening international peace and stability.

Work of the Legal Team

With around 60 lawyers, MoD’s civilian lawyers in the Central Legal Services (CLS) Directorate give legal advice and support on legal issues connected with the full range of MoD’s activities and responsibilities. In a Department employing 270,000 civilians and Service personnel engaged in a many different activities all over the UK and the world, the legal work is never dull or routine. Our UK based lawyers are organised by the following legal subject areas:

· Commercial;
· General;
· Legislation;
· Operational and international humanitarian; and
· Personnel and pensions.

There are few legal areas where our lawyers do not advise, whether it’s domestic, European or wider international law.

Much of our work is sensitive, and we also have frequent opportunities to work with legal colleagues in the Armed Forces, other Government Departments and the UK’s close allies.

All our lawyers strive consistently to provide high-quality legal support and advice, sometimes to demanding timetables. It is absorbing and satisfying work that can make a real difference.

Vacancies

Qualified lawyer vacancies for posts in this department are advertised through the central GLS scheme. All vacancies are posted on the Civil Service Recruitment Gateway (this link will open in a new window).

Further Information

For further information on the Ministry visit: www.mod.uk