Legal Adviser

Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA); London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading authority in the UK is seeking a full-time Legal Adviser to join their team in London. The role involves providing legal support on regulatory matters, assisting with litigation, and working closely with senior management. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a generous pension contribution.

Benefits

Civil Service pension with employer contribution

Flexible working options

Learning and development tailored to your role

Culture encouraging inclusion and diversity

Qualifications

• Experience in regulatory, healthcare, or public sector environment is valuable.
• Experience in litigation required.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support and advice on regulatory activities.
• Assist in litigation and support Senior Management Team.

Skills

Analysing legislation

Legal advice

Independent working

Education

Qualified Solicitor / Barrister

Job description

Details

Reference number: 405967

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 GBP, a Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Job grade: Senior Executive Officer

Contract type: Permanent

Business area: HFEA - Corporate Management - Legal

Type of role: Legal Services

Working pattern: Flexible working

Number of jobs available: 1

Contents

• Location
• About the job
• Benefits
• Things you need to know
• Apply and further information

Location

London, Stratford

About the job

Job summary

We are looking for a full-time Legal Adviser to work within our small team. The Legal Adviser plays an active part in the work of the HFEA, particularly in relation to the work of the policy team, by providing legal support and advice on key areas of regulatory activity and being involved in policy projects.

Job description

The post holder will work closely with the Senior Legal Adviser to help provide a responsive and resilient legal service within the organisation and assist with litigation involving the HFEA. The Legal Adviser also supports other colleagues including the Chief Executive and Senior Management Team, addressing issues related to legislation and regulations as they arise, and supporting ongoing work on updating the HFE Act.

Person specification

We seek a qualified Solicitor/Barrister or equivalent with experience in analyzing legislation to produce practical legal advice, both written and oral. Experience working independently, managing deadlines, and in regulatory, healthcare, or public sector environments, plus litigation experience, are highly valued.

Benefits

Alongside a salary of £40,000, the Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority contributes £11,588 towards the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Other benefits include:

• Tailored learning and development
• Flexible working options
• Inclusive and diverse culture
• Civil Service pension with 28.97% employer contribution

Things you need to know

Selection process details

Applications and competency-based panel interview, likely on Tuesday 10th June. Feedback provided only if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Baseline personnel security checks are required for those working with government assets.

Nationality requirements

This role is open to UK nationals, Irish nationals, Commonwealth nationals with right to work in the UK, and certain EU/EEA/Swiss/Norwegian/Icelandic/Liechtenstein nationals and their family members with settled or pre-settled status under the EUSS, among others.

Further information on nationality requirements

Working for the Civil Service

This post is not regulated by the Civil Service Commission. The Civil Service promotes diversity and equal opportunities, including a Disability Confident Scheme for candidates with disabilities.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attracting, retaining, and investing in talent from all backgrounds. More information can be found in the Civil Service People Plan and Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.

Apply and further information

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Contact point for applicants

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Recruitment team

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Further information

www.hfea.gov.uk