Sir Jonathan Jones KC

Biography

Jonathan was Treasury Solicitor and Permanent Secretary of the Government Legal Department (and its precursor organisation) between March 2014 and November 2020.

His previous roles include:

  • Director General, Home Office Legal Adviser’s Branch, 2012 to 2014
  • Deputy Treasury Solicitor at the Treasury Solicitor’s Department, 2009 to 2012
  • Director General of the Attorney General’s Office, 2004 to 2009
  • Legal Adviser to the Department for Education, 2002 to 2004

He is a barrister and a bencher (senior member) of Middle Temple, where he is active in training junior members of the Bar.

Previous roles in government

  • Crown's Nominee
    • 2014 to 2021
  • HM Procurator General, Treasury Solicitor and Head of the Government Legal Profession
    • 2014 to 2020
  • Director General
    • 2013 to 2014
  • Director General, Legal
    • 2012 to 2014