RIT Lawyer (Case Presentation)
Permanent - Full Time £54,098 - £64,469 / yearJob Overview
About the team
The Registration Investigations Team (RIT) sits within the Professional Regulation Directorate and plays a vital role in supporting the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s purpose of protecting the public and maintaining confidence in the nursing and midwifery professions.
Our team provides legal advice and case management support in relation to registration decisions, including appeals, restoration applications and cases involving incorrect or fraudulent entry to the register. We work closely with the Registrar and Assistant Registrar to ensure decisions are lawful, fair and proportionate.
As part of a collaborative and supportive legal team, you will directly contribute to maintaining the integrity of the register by ensuring all decisions are evidence‑based, legally robust and aligned with our statutory responsibilities.
Your role and impact
As a Lawyer in the Registration Investigations Team, you will play a key role in supporting the NMC’s statutory responsibilities through high-quality legal advice and advocacy.
A core part of the role is case presentation. You will prepare and present cases before the NMC’s Investigating Committee and Appeal Hearing Panels, and where required, in court. You will exercise confident advocacy and ensure that cases are presented clearly, fairly and in accordance with legislation and public law principles
You will provide clear and robust legal advice on registration matters including appeals, restoration applications, and cases involving incorrect or fraudulent entries to the register.
Working closely with colleagues across the NMC, you will contribute to case conferences, support the progression of complex cases, and help determine the NMC’s position on registration issues. You will ensure your advice and decision‑making consistently uphold the NMC’s values and support timely, fair and proportionate outcomes that protect the public and reinforce trust in the integrity of the register
This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact by supporting decisions that protect the public and maintain trust in the professions we regulate.
What you’ll bring
We are looking for a qualified lawyer with strong legal judgement and the ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly and persuasively.
You will be a solicitor or barrister with a current practising certificate and experience of advocacy before tribunals, panels or courts.
Experience in regulatory or public‑law environments, or previous involvement in presenting cases before professional or statutory panels, is highly desirable
You will bring strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret legislation and regulatory frameworks to reach balanced and defensible decisions. You will also be highly organised, able to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality legal work within tight deadlines.
Equally important is your ability to work collaboratively, build strong professional relationships and contribute to a supportive team environment.
If you are motivated by meaningful legal work and want to contribute to protecting the public and upholding professional standards, we would love to hear from you.
How to apply
Please prepare a written statement (maximum 500 words), outlining:
- Your experience of advocacy and case presentation, including any hearings you have presented before NMC panels or other tribunals.
- Examples of how you have demonstrated the NMC values—Integrity, Fairness, Respect, Equity and Effectiveness—in your legal work.
Benefits
- 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