Government Legal Department

The Government Legal Department is the government’s principal legal adviser. We help the government to govern well, within the rule of law.

Our work touches on many aspects of public life. We advise on the development and delivery of government policy, help prepare legislation and represent the government in court.

GLD is one of the largest legal organisations in the country and the largest employer in the Government Legal Profession. Our people work across advisory, litigation, employment and commercial law, as well as corporate professions including communications, digital, finance, legal operations, people and policy.

Careers at GLD

GLD offers legal and corporate careers at the heart of government. There are many routes into GLD and the wider Government Legal Profession, including apprenticeships, paralegal roles, legal trainee opportunities, pupillage, qualified lawyer roles and corporate professions.

Follow this page for updates on vacancies, recruitment campaigns, early talent opportunities and insight into life at GLD.

Find out more:

GLD careers site

https://www.gldcareers.co.uk/

Working for GLD — Civil Service Careers

https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-government-legal-department/

Working for GLD — GOV.UK recruitment information

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/government-legal-department/about/recruitment

Government Legal Profession — Legal Trainee Scheme

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/government-legal-service-gls-legal-trainee-scheme-how-to-apply

Current vacancies

https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cgi