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The General Dental Council (GDC) is the statutory body responsible for regulating dental professionals in the UK. Due to an internal move, we have an exciting opportunity in our In-house Legal Services Team. We are looking for a Lawyer to join the team on a fixed term basis. Our Lawyers conduct a substantial caseload of fitness to practise cases, including complex cases, and ensure cases are prepared for presentation before one of the GDC’s statutory committees in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Job Responsibility:
Manage a substantial caseload of fitness to practise cases, including associated Court proceedings, under the supervision of the Senior Lawyers
Draft detailed case plans, estimating the resources and time required to prepare for a hearing, and determining the evidence required to support a case
Undertake effective case and cost management in accordance with team procedures
Supervise and conduct witness interviews and statement drafting and identifying and supporting vulnerable witnesses
Instruct and liaise with appropriately experienced Counsel and experts in the preparation and presentation of cases
Maintain accurate and secure case files and records using case management systems and processes
Prepare case papers, including hearing bundles and submissions, and ensuring hearing arrangements are in place
Manage case related communications and work effectively with internal and external stakeholders including informants, defence organisations, internal lawyers, and the Dental Professionals Hearings Service to ensure the expeditious progression of cases
Supervising and directing the work of more junior team members and supporting their development
Participating in team and organisation project work and training, and sharing outcomes, learning and good practice across the team
Demonstrate positive alignment with organisational behaviours and values, including equality, diversity and inclusion
Requirements:
Be a practising solicitor, barrister, CILEX qualified lawyer or foreign qualified equivalent
Have experience of conducting fitness to practise cases
Have significant healthcare regulation experience
Have demonstrable working knowledge of the principles and procedures of litigation in the civil and criminal courts
Have experience of handling a high-volume, high complexity caseload with excellent organisational and time management skills
Have excellent legal drafting, evidential analysis and legal research skills
What we offer:
27 days holiday (plus statutory) - rising to 30 days after 2 years’ service
Pension contributions up to 10%
Buy/Sell annual leave
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave from 1 years’ service
Life assurance, income protection plan and enhanced sick leave policy
Staff discounts including eye care contributions and discounted gym membership