Assistant Lawyer

General Dental Council; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the UK is seeking an Assistant Lawyer to join their In-house Legal Services Team. This role involves managing a significant caseload of fitness to practise cases and supporting junior team members, alongside a commitment to equality and diversity within the workplace.

Benefits

27 days holiday (plus statutory)

Employer pension contributions up to 10%

Buy/Sell annual leave

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave

Life assurance and income protection plan

Staff discounts including eye care

Qualifications

• Qualified as a solicitor, barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive.
• Experience in managing regulatory, criminal, or civil caseloads is essential.
• Strong drafting and legal analytical skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high volume of fitness to practise cases with senior supervision.
• Draft case plans and prepare hearing arrangements.
• Manage case-related communications and maintain accurate case files.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Drafting skills

Legal analytical skills

Education

Qualified as a solicitor, barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive

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Location: London – Hybrid (2 days per week minimum office attendance)

Contract: Fixed term contract (12 months with possibility of extension)

Hours: Full time

The General Dental Council (GDC) is the statutory body responsible for regulating dental professionals in the UK.

We have an exciting opportunity in our In-house Legal Services Team for lawyers to join the team. Our Assistant Lawyers conduct a high-volume caseload of the Council’s fitness to practise cases, including those referred to the Interim Orders Committee, and ensure cases are prepared for presentation before one of the GDC’s statutory committees in a timely and cost-effective manner.

The role:

• Conduct a high volume of fitness to practise cases, including interview order hearings, and associated Court proceedings, under the supervision of the Senior Lawyers.
• Draft detailed case plans, estimating the resources and time required to prepare for a hearing, and determining the evidence required to support a case.
• Undertake effective case and cost management in accordance with team procedures.
• Conduct witness interviews and statement drafting and identifying and supporting vulnerable witnesses.
• Instruct and liaise with appropriately experienced Counsel and experts in the preparation and presentation of cases.
• Maintain accurate and secure case files and records using case management systems and processes.
• Prepare case papers, including hearing bundles and submissions, and ensuring hearing arrangements are in place.
• Manage case related communications and work effectively with internal and external stakeholders including informants, defence organisations, internal lawyers, and the Dental Professionals Hearings Service to ensure the expeditious progression of cases.
• Supervising and directing the work of more junior team members and supporting their development.
• Participating in team and organisation project work and training, and sharing outcomes, learning and good practice across the team.
• Demonstrate positive alignment with organisational behaviours and values, including equality, diversity and inclusion.

About you:

The successful candidate will:

• Be qualified as a solicitor, barrister, Chartered Legal Executive or equivalent (essential).
• Have managed a caseload of regulatory, criminal or civil cases (eg Personal Injury) with excellent organisational and time management skills (essential).
• Have knowledge of the legal framework relating to professional discipline/regulation (desirable) or transferrable criminal or civil litigation experience.
• Have strong drafting and legal analytical skills (essential).

The GDC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, that provides an environment that reflects our values and culture and allows employees to flourish.

To support this we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, including flexible working arrangements from day one and employee networks that aid growth and development.

Some of our benefits include:

• 27 days holiday (plus statutory) - rising to 30 days after 2 years’ service
• Employer pension contributions up to 10%
• Buy/Sell annual leave
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave from 1 years’ service.
• Life assurance, income protection plan and enhanced sick leave policy
• Staff discounts including eye care contributions and discounted gym membership

We encourage and support the recruitment, retention, and career development of people from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds.

How to apply:

For further details about the role and to apply please click the apply button.

Closing date: 23:59 on 15 June 2025.

Please note that we reserve the right to bring this recruitment campaign to an end without notice, and we encourage all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

The GDC is committed to equality and diversity. We encourage and support the recruitment, retention, and career development of people from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds.

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