Legal Adviser - Practice Management Consultant

British Dental Association - BDA; London; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Legal Adviser to provide high-quality practice management advice to its members. This role offers the opportunity to work flexibly from home while contributing to the improvement of dental practices across the UK. You will support members by offering expert guidance on legal and regulatory matters, ensuring compliance with NHS legislation, and assisting in complex resolution processes. Join a collaborative team that values inclusivity and strives to make a meaningful impact in the dental sector during a transformative period.

Benefits

Generous Pension Scheme

Agile Working Policy

22 Days Annual Leave

Healthy Lifestyle Subsidy

Health Cash Plan

Eye Test Vouchers

Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition of Length of Service

Family-friendly Policies

Qualifications

• Strong background in law or significant practical experience in a legal environment.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills to convey complex information.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to members via telephone consultations.
• Assist members with compliance and resolution processes.

Skills

Legal Expertise

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Business Advisory

Contract Law Knowledge

Education

Legal Qualification

Relevant Professional Qualification

Job description

Job Title: Legal Adviser- Practice Management Consultant (NHS, Business & General Practice)

Location: Homebased with regular travel to London

Salary: £44,572 pa (pro-rated for part-time), dependent on skills and experience

Job Type: Permanent, Full time role (35 hours over 5 days), part time or as part of a job-share

Application Deadline: 12 noon, Friday 9 May 2025

Interview proposed date: Friday 23 May 2025

The British Dental Association (BDA) is the national professional association and trade union for dentists in the UK. We are currently seeking a Practice Management Consultants (NHS, Business & General Practice) to develop and provide a range of high quality practice management advice services to BDA members.

The posts can be full-time or part-time depending on the candidate and will be home based with regular travel to London.

Why us, why our Team?

• Based in Central London with a flexible hybrid work model
• Work from home and flexible hours
• Collaborative, inclusive, and welcoming team environment
• Make an impact and contribute to shaping dentistry during its critical and transformative period.

The NHS and Business Advice team provides advice (mainly by telephone and email) to dentist members on a range of issues including the delivery of dental services in line with NHS and healthcare legislation; NHS contracting, commissioning and procurement; business matters and a wide range of other NHS and general practice issues pertinent to dentists practising and operating businesses within primary care dentistry

About the Role:

As a Practice Management Consultant, you will:

• Support our members by providing expert advice, primarily via telephone consultations.
• Offer guidance on general practice issues, ensuring compliance with NHS and healthcare legislation.
• Assist members with draft written communications and resolution processes, including representation at First Tier Tribunal hearings.
• Provide support and assistance to team members and collaborate with other departments within the Association.

About You:

• A strong background in law or significant practical experience within a legal, regulatory, or relevant commissioning environment or significant experience providing business advice to small or medium sized businesses.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills to effectively convey complex information.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines efficiently.
• A commitment to delivering exceptional service to individuals, ensuring their needs are met promptly and effectively.
• Preferred qualifications include a legal or other relevant professional qualification, as well as knowledge of contract law and public law.

The post is largely home based with regular travel to the BDA office in London. Occasionally travel across the UK may also.

Benefits We Offer:

• Practicing four-day working week
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Agile working Policy
• 22 days annual leave, 4 additional days between Christmas and New Year, and 8 bank holidays
• Healthy Lifestyle Subsidy
• Health Cash Plan
• Eye Test Vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition of length of service
• Family-friendly policies

About the BDA:

The BDA is an equal opportunities employer and Investors in People. At the BDA we are committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and rewarding working environment.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are particularly keen to receive applications from ethnic minority applicants who are underrepresented in this part of the BDA.

How to apply and what to expect:

Please complete the online application form and include cover letter outlining how you meet the criteria described in the job description and person specification. Once submitted, please await contact from our team.

Please note CVs alone won t be considered for this post.

You can download a detailed job description on the BDA website.

The interview process consists of two stages (stage two only for successful candidates in stage one):

Stage one:

Shortlisted candidates will be required to prepare a task before the interview:

• Draft a response to a written scenario (to be provided to shortlisted candidates)

Stage two:

• Interviews online via MS Team

Please note that we reserve the right to move the closing date forward once a sufficient number of suitable applications have been received. Candidates are therefore encouraged to complete and return their application at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.

In addition, applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, as BDA does not hold a Sponsorship licence to support applicants who require work permit.

To apply for this role please click the APPLY button and you will be redirected to the company s website to complete your application.

Candidates with experience of: Solicitor, Corporate Lawyer, Lawyer, Company Lawyer, Corporate Law, Public Law, Contract Lawyer, Healthcare Law, Healthcare Legislation, Legal Adviser, Healthcare Legal Adviser, Advisor, Legal, Business Services, Practice Management, Management Consultant may also be considered for this role.