Senior Lawyer

1 week ago


City of London Greater London, United Kingdom Nursing and Midwifery Council Full time
Description About the Team
We are looking to welcome two senior lawyers into the NMCs General Counsel team
The General Counsel team provides legal advice and support to the NMC to enable us to fulfil our regulatory purpose, live our values and manage legal risk ? It is part of a large, talented legal community, which delivers legal services across multiple teams and specialisms
Our One NMC Legal Community delivers an NMC values based legal service, which facilitates the NMC to protect the public and manage legal risk.
Our vision is to make a positive contribution to the NMC, lead a culture of equality diversity and inclusion and learn from challenges
We are committed to making the NMC a great place to work for legal professionals, where we are supported to grow, learn and meet our professional obligations.
About the Role
As a senior lawyer you will be supporting the NMCs General Counsel team to manage risks arising out of corporate litigation and other forms of internal and external challenge facing the NMC.
You will be responsible for providing high quality and timely legal advice and support to the organisation on complex regulatory and corporate matters, proactively identifying solutions that will mitigate legal risks.
This responsibility will also extend to supervising junior colleagues on the delivery of high quality, timely legal advice on complex regulatory and corporate matters.
As part of the NMCs Legal Leadership Group you will play an active role in supporting the NMCs legal knowledge management process and providing training and mentoring to aspiring lawyers and lawyers across the organisation.
About You
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a high performing team at a time of change for the NMC.
You will be a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who can demonstrate a high level of integrity, confidence, resilience and professionalism.
This opportunity will suit someone who thrives on working collaboratively with legal professionals and in-house clients to deliver advice on complex high risk matters and is keen to make a difference though their work.
**Please note NMC are recruiting for 1 permanent role and 1 fixed term contract for 24 months**

Benefits
30 days annual leave - plus eight days paid bank holidays 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 Assurance 4 x current salary Hybrid/Flexible working policies 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 About Us Our core role is to regulate . First, we promote high education and professional standards for nurses and midwives across the UK, and nursing associates in England. Second, we maintain the register of professionals eligible to practise. Third, we investigate concerns about nurses, midwives and nursing associates - something that affects a tiny minority of professionals each year. We believe in giving professionals the chance to address concerns, but well always take action when needed.To regulate well, we support our professions and the public. We create resources and guidance that are useful throughout peoples careers, helping them to deliver our standards in practice and address new challenges. We also support people involved in our investigations, and were increasing our visibility so people feel engaged and empowered to shape our work.
Regulating and supporting our professions allows us to influence health and social care. We share intelligence from our regulatory activities and work with our partners to support workforce planning and sector-wide decision making. We use our voice to speak up for a healthy and inclusive working environment for our professions.
Check out our NMC LinkedIn page here for an insight into the NMC, our vacancies and the world of healthcare regulation. Additional Information Please note, if we receive a high level of applications, we may choose to close this advert early. We encourage you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Successful candidates will be appointed to a particular NMC Office, but you may be required to travel to other NMC locations, that are reasonable daily commute from your home office.
Our Pay Policy
It is expected that staff new to the NMC will ordinarily be appointed to the bottom of the relevant pay band. However in exceptional circumstances, it may be possible to offer a salary above the bottom of the relevant pay band but we may request proof of current earnings. Please note that we offer an annual review of salaries and adopt a generous progressive pay approach. Further details of which are available on request.
For our internal colleagues, you will be paid in accordance to our internal pay policy.
Reasonable adjustments
We will provide reasonable adjustments to support disabled candidates throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you need any additional support to enable you to make an application with us.
Screening and vetting
All of our roles are subject to pre-employment checks. We are in the process of introducing a vetting policy, and it is possible that this role may become subject to DBS and further vetting checks in future.

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