The Legal Department of the NCA sits at the heart of the Agency providing specialist advisory and litigation support across the entire organisation. NCA Legal collaborates with operational officers as well as other Government departments, agencies and police forces, on a daily basis, to assist with live investigations around the world.
The Legal Department comprises of the following teams: Data and Operational Advisory Team, Civil Litigation Team, Financial Disruptions Litigation Team, Disruptive Actions Litigation Team and Commercial and Employment Team.
Our lawyers need to be able to think of creative solutions proactively to tackle the ever-evolving threats posed by the most dangerous criminals and to help manage legal risk in cases that are often novel, complex and challenging. They use their legal skills and judgement to contribute to the strategic direction of operations and shape the legislative landscape. The advice provided by the Department contributes directly to the disruption of serious and organised crime.
As an NCA lawyer, you will advise on the legal issues that arise in the NCA’s investigative and intelligence work such as intelligence collection and exploitation, criminal investigations and police powers, the acquisition and exploitation of data, and the powers and functions of the NCA.
The National Crime Agency is looking for lawyers – including barristers – to join its in-house legal team. Click here to find out more.
Applications close on 11:55 pm on Sunday 16th June 2025 for G2 Lawyer
Applications close on 11:55 pm on Sunday 22nd June 2025 for G3 Lawyer
To find out what it's like working in the NCA's legal team, please see 'A day in the life of a National Crime Agency lawyer'. For more information on the process of security clearance, please see 'The law and policy of vetting'.
