Find out more about a day in the life of Treasury Solicitor and GLD Permanent Secretary, Susanna McGibbon, in Lincoln’s Inn Annual Review 2023 ⬇️

GLD advisory lawyer Margaret Warner features in the Law Officer's spotlight for her work supporting Defra.

We are recruiting a Legal Director within of the Litigation Group.

As Director of Litigation Group, you will be responsible for the leadership of the largest division in GLD.

Apply by Wednesday 17 April ⬇️

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GLD lawyers have been instrumental in advising the Department of Health and Social Care on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.

Find out more about the Tobacco and Vapes Bill here - Use and sale of illegal vapes - House of Commons Library (parliament.uk)

'My advice to aspiring lawyers at the beginning of their career is: have an open mind, soak up all opportunities to learn new things, build healthy work habits…and hang in there.”
Government lawyer Gabriella Raetz reflects as part of Women's History Month.
#WomenInLaw

Recruitment for the Attorney General's Civil Panel Counsel, London closes on Thursday 4 April.

Find out more about the work you could be doing and the application process on GOV.UK ⬇️

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HR Business Partner Liz Colman reflects on changing careers and overcoming barriers to success.

“You have a whole career ahead of you to find the right fit, be open minded about opportunities you might not have originally considered.”

Government lawyer Helen Robinson reflects as part of Women's History Month.

#WomenInLaw

Director General for Litigation with Justice and Security, Mel Nebhrajani CB, recently sat down with Crafty Counsel to chat about her career, the initial response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the role of government lawyers.

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We are pleased to welcome new Lead Non-Executive Board Member, Rt Hon Dame Janet Paraskeva, and Non-Executive Board Member, Tim Fallowfield OBE to GLD.

Both bring with them a wealth of experience and will join GLD's Board for a period of 3 years.

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In the first of my series interviewing women who have helped shape the legal world, I spoke to Elizabeth Gardiner, Dame Elizabeth Gardiner, about her career as the Government’s top drafter of legislation. #IWD2023
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To mark International Women’s Day, GLD recognises some of the inspirational women who have left their mark on legal history ♀️

#IWD2024 #InspireInclusion

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We're delighted to welcome Richard Cornish as GLD's new Director General and Chief Operating Officer. He will provide leadership across the department’s legal operations and corporate functions.

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Treasury Solicitor Susanna McGibbon has been named in the Women in Westminster: The 100 list ✨

The House magazine annual list celebrates the achievements of 100 inspiring women across Westminster.

#WiW100

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🎙️New podcast episode!🎙️

Tune into our latest law employability podcast episode featuring the Government Legal Department Department! Learn about their Trainee Solicitor & Pupil Barrister opportunities, get application tips & advice, & more!

🎧Listen: open.spotify.com/show/4bVPpXPNa…

GLD Director General, Caroline Croft, spoke to Anthony Inglese CB for Counsel Magazine about her career, experience of flexible working and what drew her to public law.

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This week GLD welcomed A-Level students from the The Sutton Trust Pathways to Law programme. The students took part in skills workshops, had the opportunity to network and learnt more about a career as a government lawyer.

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Today we have published our strategy for 2024 to 2027.

It sets out our strategic ambitions and how they will be achieved:

· A National GLD
· Rewarding Careers for All
· Environment Fit for the Future

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Recruitment for the Attorney General's Civil Panel Counsel, London is now open.

Find out more about the work you could be doing and the application process on GOV.UK🔗

Apply by midday on Thursday 4 April.

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Solicitor General, Robert Courts KC MP met for a conversation with GLD Graduate Solicitor Apprentice, Jacob McNair as part of National Apprenticeship Week 🎤

Find out more about how GLD celebrated the week
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#NAW2024 #SkillsForLife

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