In-House Healthcare Regulation Lawyer (Hybrid, London)

GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A regulatory body for dental professionals is seeking a Lawyer to manage significant caseloads in the In-house Legal Services Team. The role involves drafting case plans, supervising witness interviews, and liaising with Counsel. Candidates must have a qualification in law and experience in healthcare regulation. This position offers competitive benefits including 27 days holiday, up to 10% pension contributions, and flexible working arrangements. It is a hybrid role based in London with a fixed-term contract for 12 months.

Benefits

27 days holiday (plus statutory)

Pension contributions up to 10%

Buy/Sell annual leave

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave

Life assurance and income protection plan

Staff discounts including gym membership

Qualifications

• Must be a practising solicitor, barrister, CILEX qualified lawyer or foreign qualified equivalent.
• Experience in conducting fitness to practice cases.
• Significant healthcare regulation experience.
• Working knowledge of civil and criminal court litigation principles and procedures.
• Experience handling high-volume, high complexity caseloads.
• Excellent legal drafting, evidential analysis, and legal research skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a substantial caseload of fitness to practice cases and associated Court proceedings.
• Draft detailed case plans and estimate resources needed for hearings.
• Supervise and conduct witness interviews and statement drafting.
• Instruct and liaise with Counsel and experts for case preparation.
• Prepare case papers and ensure hearing arrangements are in place.
• Manage communications and work effectively with stakeholders.
• Supervise junior team members and support their development.
• Participate in team project work and training.

Job description

A regulatory body for dental professionals is seeking a Lawyer to manage significant caseloads in the In-house Legal Services Team. The role involves drafting case plans, supervising witness interviews, and liaising with Counsel. Candidates must have a qualification in law and experience in healthcare regulation. This position offers competitive benefits including 27 days holiday, up to 10% pension contributions, and flexible working arrangements. It is a hybrid role based in London with a fixed-term contract for 12 months.