Lawyer

The Nursing and Midwifery Council

. Review and prepare fitness to practise cases for NMC practice committees .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £54,098 - £64,469 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal advocacy and adjudication, with a strong focus on providing accurate legal advice and managing sensitive cases. Exhibits excellent organizational and communication skills while collaborating effectively with internal teams.

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UK Practising CertificateAdvocacy ExperienceLegal Advice ProvisionOrganizational SkillsPerson-Centred Approach

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Hard Skills

Legal AdjudicationCase PreparationHigh Court RepresentationDecision MakingQuality Assurance

Soft Skills

Excellent Oral CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationCollaborative WorkingSensitivity to IndividualsHigh Level of Integrity

Tools & Technologies

IT Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

UK Qualified SolicitorBarristerChartered Legal Executive

Industry Keywords

Fitness to PractiseNMC Practice CommitteesEquality and DiversityConfidentialityPre-Employment Checks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review and prepare fitness to practise cases for NMC practice committees
Prepare applications to be heard in the High Court
Present hearings regularly before the NMC’s practice committees
Handle hearings ranging from straightforward to complex, virtually and at hearing centres in London and Edinburgh
Appear in the County Court and High Court or Court of Session when holding relevant rights of audience
Provide high-quality, person-centred adjudication outcomes for registrants referred to the NMC
Provide accurate legal advice and quality-assure work with minimal supervision
Work collaboratively with internal teams
Move between teams as the flow of work dictates

Requirements

What you’ll need

Holder of a UK Practising Certificate as UK Qualified Solicitor or Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive
Experience of advocacy
Proven experience providing consistently accurate and appropriate legal advice while meeting tight deadlines
Experience of autonomous decision making while dealing with high profile, sensitive issues
Excellent oral, written and presentation skills
Collaborative working with other internal teams
Excellent organisational skills and ability to work on different matters and cases simultaneously
Good IT skills
Person-centred approach, including respect for all, listening and sensitively managing individuals with additional needs
Strong commitment to and understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion
High level of personal integrity, professionalism and confidentiality
Ability to attend one of the NMC offices two days per week
Subject to pre-employment checks; DBS and further vetting checks may apply in future
Ability to review and work with sensitive and distressing fitness to practise material

Benefits

Comp & perks

30 days annual leave
Enhanced Pension Contributions via our attractive Pension Scheme – with a basic 8% employer contribution as standard which increases up to 14% with optional added Employee Contributions
Life Insurance – 4 x current salary
Hybrid working
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
24 Hours Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Perkbox membership
Subsidised restaurant in our Portland Place office
Season ticket loans
Flexible role with potential movement between teams as work demands
Annual salary review
Generous progressive pay approach
Reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process
Appropriate support for working with sensitive and distressing material