Lawyer (Civil Litigation)

Location: Office based at London or Leeds Office (Lawyers in the Civil Litigation Team are office-based to support learning and development. Reasonable adjustments will be considered). We can also offer hybrid working (working 2 days a week from home)Job SummaryMake a differenceEvery role at CQC contributes to our mission, If you’re looking for a new role in Legal Services that gives a true sense of meaning and purpose, then you’ve found it! As a Lawyer, you’ll help ensure our decisions are legally sound and support our work to improve health and social care across England.Picture thisImagine being part of a team that helps shape how health and care services are held to account, offering legal advice that directly influences national policy and enforcement decisions.At CQC As a Lawyer In The Civil Litigation Team Within The Legal Services Directorate, You Might Get The Chance ToLead on complex legal casework that supports regulatory enforcement and protects public safety.Support Senior Lawyers on complex Judicial Review claims.Deliver training and legal awareness sessions that empower teams across CQC to make informed, lawful decisionsThe teamAs part of the Legal Services Directorate, you will work with colleagues across the whole directorate. The team has a varied remit and predominantly deals with appeals to the First-tier Tribunal (varying between 60 – 100 live appeals at any one time), Upper Tribunal appeals, private law claims, litigated public law challenges and employmentJob DescriptionThe roleYou’ll be key in helping us deliver our work. In this role, you’ll:Provide expert legal advice: Support teams across CQC with clear, solutions-focused guidance that helps manage legal risks.Support and develop others: Coach and supervise Trainees, and Paralegals to build capability within the team.Collaborate and influence: Build strong relationships across CQC to embed legal thinking into everyday decision-making.The roleYou’ll be key in helping us deliver our work. In this role, you’ll:Provide expert legal advice: Support teams across CQC with clear, solutions-focused guidance that helps manage legal risks.Support and develop others: Coach and supervise Trainees, and Paralegals to build capability within the team.Collaborate and influence: Build strong relationships across CQC to embed legal thinking into everyday decision-making.Person specificationShow UsWe’ll be looking for the following skills, knowledge and experience in your application form:Legal qualification and experience: You’ll be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, with either 2 years post-qualification experience or substantial relevant experience in health and social care regulation.Casework and enforcement expertise: Experience managing legal caseloads, advising on enforcement activity, and presenting complex legal information in a clear, accessible way. Experience of First-tier Tribunal appeals, Judicial Review claims and other relevant litigation experience will be beneficial.Collaborative working: Proven ability to build relationships, support colleagues, and contribute to shared goals in a fast-paced environment.The BenefitsWe offer a wide range of benefits, including:Annual leave starting at 27 days per year, rising to 32.5 days with service, plus bank holidays (usually 8 days per year).Training and development opportunities.Wellbeing initiatives, such as gym discounts and meditation.NHS pension scheme, with around 14% employer contribution.Discount schemes (including eligibility for a Blue Light card, at a cost of £4.99 and valid for 2 years), reward vouchers, car leasing and more!Please see our benefits page for the full list.Selection process detailsTo apply, please click the ‘Apply at advertiser’s site’ button located at the bottom of this page.Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.SecurityPeople working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.Nationality requirementsThis Job Is Broadly Open To The Following GroupsUK nationalsnationals of the Republic of Irelandnationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UKnationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil ServiceFurther information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)Working for the Civil ServicePlease note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.Diversity and InclusionThe Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.Contact point for applicantsJob ContactName : Sarah PotterEmail : Sarah.Potter@cqc.org.ukRecruitment teamEmail : recruitment@cqc.org.ukFurther informationhttps://www.cqc.org.uk/