Legal Clerk

BABCP; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional association for mental health is seeking a highly organized Legal Clerk (Complaints) to support their Complaints Team. The successful candidate will assist in disciplinary proceedings, providing legal and administrative support, including minute-taking and drafting letters. Ideal applicants will have legal training or relevant experience, and be skilled in managing sensitive information. This is initially a 12-month contract, with the possibility of permanent placement, working in a dynamic environment aimed at improving mental health standards across the UK.

Qualifications

• Legal training or substantial experience as a legal clerk or similar role.
• Experience in UK regulatory or disciplinary processes.
• Strong understanding of procedural fairness.

Responsibilities

• Act as minute-taker for BABCP Panels and hearings.
• Draft outcome letters and decisions with legal accuracy.
• Support the Complaints Team throughout the processes.

Skills

Legal training or experience

Exceptional minute-taking skills

Strong written communication

Excellent organizational skills

Strong IT skills

Understanding of data protection

Knowledge of human rights and equality law

Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

Education

Legal training (LLB, GDL, LPC, SQE or CILEX)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

The British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in the UK and Ireland.

We are a growing organisation which aims to improve the mental health of people across the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, through furthering research and good practice in CBT and related professions.

We have more than 25,000 members across the UK, Ireland and overseas, and a growing staff team, who work remotely. Our members are part of geographical branches and Special Interests groups.

We are looking for a highly organised and legally trained Legal Clerk (Complaints) to join our Complaints Team on an initial temporary basis. This is a key role supporting BABCP Panels and Legal Assessors, helping to ensure that complaints and disciplinary processes are conducted with integrity, fairness and transparency.

You will play a central part in disciplinary proceedings, providing high-quality legal, procedural and administrative support. This includes minute-taking for hearings, drafting outcome correspondence, and supporting the accuracy and consistency of decisions across our complaint’s framework.

This role would suit someone with strong legal drafting and organisational skills who is confident working in sensitive, regulated environments and committed to upholding professional standards.

The role is initially temporary for a 12-month period however, there is the possibility of it becoming permanent.

What you’ll be doing

• Acting as minute-taker for BABCP Panels, attending virtual and in-person hearings and producing clear, accurate and impartial records of proceedings and decision-making.
• Drafting outcome letters and decisions in line with Panel findings, ensuring legal and procedural accuracy, with appropriate references to relevant legislation and case law.
• Recording outcomes and decisions within BABCP systems to meet reporting and publication requirements.
• Supporting the development and improvement of procedural templates to ensure consistency and clarity.
• Providing legal, procedural and administrative support to the Complaints Team, including the Complaints Coordinator, Legal Assessors, Complaints and Resolution Managers, the Presenting Officer and Panels throughout the complaints process.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure hearings and meetings run smoothly and efficiently.
• Applying BABCP Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics and Complaints and Disciplinary Procedures consistently.
• Contributing to continuous improvement in complaints handling, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, consistency and accessibility.
• Helping to safeguard the independence and integrity of the complaints and disciplinary process.

What we’re looking for

• Legal training (LLB, GDL, LPC, SQE or CILEX) or substantial experience as a legal clerk, legal secretary, paralegal or similar role, ideally within regulatory or disciplinary settings.
• Exceptional minute-taking skills, with the ability to produce accurate and reliable records of panel meetings and hearings.
• Strong written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills and confidence managing sensitive information.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft 365.
• A sound understanding of data protection, confidentiality and professional ethics.
• Knowledge of human rights, equality law and safeguarding principles within regulatory or disciplinary contexts.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience supporting UK regulatory, disciplinary or tribunal processes.
• Experience working with professional regulators (e.g. HCPC, GMC, NMC or other PSA-accredited registers).
• Experience within psychotherapy, counselling or mental health regulatory environments.
• A strong understanding of procedural fairness.

How to apply

Send an up-to-date CV and covering letter no more than two pages no later than 11th January 2026. Interviews will be likely held within w / c 26th January 2026 .

The covering letter should set out how you would meet each of the criteria from the person specification that are marked “Application”.

If you have not heard from us by 22nd January 2026, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. We encourage you to keep an eye on our future vacancies and apply again, as we are always looking for talented individuals to join us.