Senior Lawyer (Civil Litigation) in Newcastle upon Tyne

Senior Lawyer – Legal Services

Grade A – £52,737 (National) or £58,409 (London) plus £581 home working allowance and £2,500 recruitment & retention allowance.

Contract: Permanent, Full time 37 hrs/week.

Location: Flexible – home or office based (hybrid 2 days a week from home). Offices in London, Newcastle and Leeds.

Closing date: 1 December 2025.

Overview

As a Senior Lawyer within the Legal Services team, you will lead a team of legal professionals and provide expert advice on a wide range of legal matters, from criminal prosecutions to inquests, supporting CQC’s mission to protect people using health and care services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a legal team, managing, coaching and developing legal professionals to ensure high‑quality advice and advocacy.
• Provide expert legal guidance on enforcement, regulatory activity, civil litigation and public law proceedings.
• Monitor legal trends, identify recurring issues and use insights to improve delivery across CQC.
• Lead on complex litigation, including Judicial Review claims and First‑tier Tribunal appeals.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified solicitor, barrister or legal executive with at least 5 years experience and experience of Judicial Review claims (or transferable skills).
• Demonstrated leadership and coaching of legal teams, management of complex caseloads.
• Clear communication and problem‑solving skills; ability to explain legal issues and build trusted stakeholder relationships.
• Knowledge or willingness to acquire administrative and public law, civil litigation, regulatory law, employment law and data protection.

Benefits

• Annual leave starting at 27 days, rising with service; bank holidays (≈8 days).
• Training and development opportunities.
• Well‑being initiatives, gym discounts, meditation.
• NHS pension scheme, around 14 % employer contribution.
• Discount schemes including Blue Light card and reward vouchers.

EEO

We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, ethnicity or disability. We are a disability‑confident and carer‑confident employer.

Next Steps

Apply online and create a profile. Your application will be anonymous. We will contact all applicants with the outcome. For questions, contact Sarah Potter, Legal Manager, Civil Litigation.