Alex: from city lawyer to protecting national security
APR 9, 202629 MIN
Alex: from city lawyer to protecting national security
APR 9, 202629 MIN
Description
<p>In this episode, we meet Alex – a national security lawyer who followed his gut to leave life as an unfulfilled city lawyer to start a legal career in public service with the police. </p><p> </p><p>Being a lawyer in policing is complex, particularly in counter terrorism where the stakes are incredibly high. </p><p> </p><p>We hear what it’s like to secure warrants for raids, lead policing through high-profile inquests, as well as the role of a legal team in cases such as the ISIS Beatles and the Salisbury Attacks. </p><p> </p><p>Could you do Alex’s job? We are always looking for people to join our team and our mission to protect the public from terrorism. </p><p> </p><p>With 19 late-stage terror attacks stopped since 2020, the need to recruit incredible people has never been greater. </p><p> </p><p>You can find current vacancies <a href="https://www.counterterrorism.police.uk/careers/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>, and on your local police force website. </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>