The General Dental Council (GDC) is recruiting for a Lawyer to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £56,990 - £67,047 per annum.

This role is hybrid - with 2 days in our London office and 3 days at home.

About us:

The General Dental Council (GDC) is the statutory body responsible for regulating dental professionals in the UK.

We have an exciting opportunity in our In-house Legal Services Team. We are looking for a Lawyer to join the team on a permanent 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.

About the role of Lawyer​​​​​​​:

In this role, you will be required to:

• 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.  

About you:

The successful candidate will:

• Be a practising solicitor, barrister, CILEX qualified lawyer or foreign qualified equivalent.
• Have extensive knowledge of the legal framework relating to professional discipline / healthcare regulation.
• 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.   

Benefits:

To reward you for your hard work and commitment, we offer a flexible hybrid working environment, as well as an attractive benefits package that includes:

• Defined benefit pension with employer contributions up to 10%
• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• 30 days holiday after 2 years of service
• Buying and selling annual leave up to a maximum of 3 days per year
• Life assurance and income protection
• Season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme
• Staff discounts, including discounted gym membership  

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on 29 January 2025.

If you feel that you are the right candidate for our Lawyer​​​​​​​, then please click 'APPLY' today. We look forward to hearing from you!

Please note that we reserve the right to bring this recruitment campaign to an end without notice, and we encourage all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

The GDC is committed to equality and diversity. We encourage and support the recruitment, retention, and career development of people from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds.