Legal Adviser

OFSTED; London; Hybrid; GBP 66,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join OFSTED’s Legal Services Team as a Legal Adviser in London, where you will provide expert legal advice on public law, support regulatory functions, and collaborate with various teams. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options and access to a supportive team environment, while also impacting the lives of children and learners.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Civil Service Pension Scheme

32.5 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Qualifications

• Qualified Legal Adviser to support inspection and regulatory functions.
• Ability to deliver legal advice on public law.
• Experience in collaboration with policy and operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality legal advice on public law issues related to children's services.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure legal advice informs operations.
• Liaise with Government and stakeholders on Ofsted's legal responsibilities.

Skills

Legal expertise

Public law knowledge

Strategic insight

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Job title: Legal Adviser

Location: 23 Stephenson Street, Birmingham, 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London

Salary: £66,475 (National), £69,835 (London), rising to £67,140 (National), £70,500 (London) per annum (pro rata) post probation.

Basis: Full time (37 hours) or Part-time minimum 4 days per week.

Join Ofsted’s Legal Services Team as a Legal Adviser

We are seeking a qualified Legal Adviser to join our experienced Legal Services team. You will work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your legal expertise will directly support Ofsted’s inspection and regulatory functions. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your legal skills to support public service delivery and make a real impact on the lives of children and learners.

As a Legal Adviser, you will:

• Deliver timely, accurate and high-quality legal advice on a wide range of public law issues, particularly those related to the inspection and regulation of children’s social care services.
• Support legal work across Ofsted’s remits, offering strategic insight and risk-based solutions.
• Provide input on proposed legislative changes and help implement them effectively within the organisation.
• Collaborate with policy and operational colleagues to ensure legal advice informs enforcement activity and vice versa.
• Liaise with Government departments and external stakeholders on matters affecting Ofsted’s legal responsibilities.

This is a fantastic opportunity to further your experience in Ofsted’s well-established team. The post holder will work with high-achieving professionals at all levels, surrounded by a friendly and supportive team. They will have access to amazing benefits, such as flexible working hours, the Civil Service Pension Scheme, and 32.5 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays. We offer a hybrid working model, so you may also choose to spend a proportion of time working from home.

Closing date: 13 July 2025

To find out more and apply please visit:

Legal Adviser - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK