Investigations Lawyer

The Nursing and Midwifery Council

. Gather factual evidence to evaluate fitness-to-practise concerns after initial screening .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £58,022 - £62,416 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal advice provision within high-pressure environments, with a strong focus on case management, investigation oversight, and coaching junior staff. Proven ability to navigate complex cases while ensuring compliance with NMC statutory obligations and delivering results under tight deadlines.

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Current UK Practising CertificateLegal Advice ProvisionComplex Case ManagementMotivating and Coaching Junior StaffCollaborative Working

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Hard Skills

Case InvestigationWitness InterviewingEvidential ConsiderationsRisk ManagementHigh Court ApplicationsDisclosure OrdersCase DirectionInvestigation PlanningReport Review

Soft Skills

Excellent Written SkillsExcellent Oral SkillsExcellent Presentation SkillsSelf-MotivatedInitiative Taking

Certifications & Qualifications

Current UK Practising Certificate

Industry Keywords

NMC Statutory ObligationsHigh-Pressure EnvironmentPolitically Sensitive EnvironmentPublic ProtectionInterim Orders

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Gather factual evidence to evaluate fitness-to-practise concerns after initial screening
Ensure cases are investigated proportionately and promptly to protect the public in line with NMC statutory obligations
Advise case holders on case direction, scoping, evidential considerations, risk management, and procedural issues
Provide advice from investigation planning through review of completed investigation reports and evidence
Provide direction on some cases and no advice on others as new working methods are tested
Conduct witness interviews
Engage with registrants, their representatives, and other external parties
Provide oversight and support for High Court applications to extend interim orders
Support High Court and Family Court applications seeking disclosure orders
Motivate and coach junior staff
Collaborate with other teams and work directly on cases

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current UK practising certificate
Evidence of providing legal advice in a high-pressure environment
Considerable post-qualification experience dealing with complex cases
Ability to make sensible, pragmatic decisions while considering both the big picture and detail
Evidence of commitment to motivating and coaching junior staff
Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills
Focused approach to delivering results under tight deadlines
Self-motivated, takes initiative, and strives to improve work quality
Experience of collaborative working with other teams
Experience working in a politically sensitive environment and handling high-profile sensitive issues
Willingness to work on cases as well as advise on them
Ability to commit to working in an NMC office two days per week
Subject to pre-employment checks; DBS and further vetting checks may apply in future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible movement between teams as work dictates without changing terms and conditions
Hybrid working: office attendance two days per week with the rest working from home
Annual salary reviews
Generous progressive pay approach
Reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process
30 days annual leave
Enhanced pension contributions: 8% employer contribution as standard, increasing up to 14% with optional employee contributions
Life insurance of 4× current salary
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Perkbox membership
Subsidised restaurant in the Portland Place office
Season ticket loans