Professionals Regulation Lawyer (Advocacy & Investigations)

We are seeking an Investigations Lawyer and an Advocacy Lawyer. We're developing our team of FtP lawyers and are looking for talented legal professionals who are passionate about public protection, professional regulation and high-quality decision-making. Whether your expertise lies in investigations or advocacy, or perhaps both, you'll join a collaborative and supportive environment where your work will have a direct impact on maintaining confidence in pharmacy regulation and professional standards.

Closing date: 31 August 2026 (11.59pm)

Salary: £54,000 to £59,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience, plus benefits

Location: Canary Wharf, London (Hybrid working, minimum 4 days per month in the office)

Hours: 35 hours per week, from 9.00 to 5.00, Monday to Friday

The Role

Investigation Lawyer

Working within a casework pod team structure, our investigation lawyers provide expert legal advice on fitness to practise (FtP) investigations. You will play a key role in shaping investigation strategy, advising on complex evidential and legal issues, and supporting robust, proportionate decision-making in cases that may proceed to the Investigating Committee (IC) or Fitness to Practise Committee (FtPC). This is an opportunity to influence regulatory outcomes at an early stage, helping to ensure investigations are timely, fair and focused on public protection.

We are looking for lawyers with experience in professional regulation, healthcare regulation, disciplinary proceedings, litigation or investigations to take on this role that offers the opportunity to work on complex and high-profile cases while contributing to the continuous improvement of our enforcement processes.

Our Advocacy Lawyers lead the preparation and presentation of FtP cases before statutory committees, supporting the investigation and preparation of cases for hearing. You will manage a varied caseload, developing hearing strategies, presenting evidence and legal arguments, and advising on complex regulatory matters. Working closely with Investigation Lawyers and casework teams, you will ensure cases are prepared and presented to the highest standard and support fair, robust and effective regulatory decision-making. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced advocate with a background in professional or healthcare regulation to undertake high-quality advocacy work that has a direct impact on public protection and professional standards.

The successful applicant will:

• A recognised legal qualification with at least three years’ post qualification experience
• Experience working in a legal, regulatory, enforcement, disciplinary or litigation environment
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to manage a varied caseload and competing priorities effectively
• A collaborative approach and commitment to high-quality public service and public protection
• Have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

Investigation Lawyer

• Experience providing legal advice in relation to investigations, regulatory proceedings, disciplinary matters, professional conduct, enforcement or litigation
• Experience analysing complex evidence and advising on legal risk, evidential sufficiency and case strategy
• Experience drafting or advising on legal decisions, allegations, witness evidence and disclosure issues
• The ability to build effective working relationships and influence decision-making within multidisciplinary teams
• Strong legal judgement and the ability to balance fairness, proportionality and public protection
• Experience preparing and presenting cases before committees or other judicial or quasi-judicial bodies
• Experience managing cases from preparation through to hearing and final determination
• Experience presenting legal arguments, examining witnesses and advising on evidential and procedural issues
• Strong advocacy, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Sound legal judgement and the ability to make well-reasoned decisions in complex and sensitive matters
• Experience of professional or healthcare regulation is desirable but not essential
• Higher Rights of Audience would be advantageous but are not essential

Benefits when joining our team

In return for their commitment and enthusiasm, employees can expect a rewarding and challenging work environment, good work-life balance and workload plus an excellent benefits package that includes:

• 30 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to buy an additional 5 days.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Career breaks and sabbaticals.
• Life assurance, season ticket loan, bike loan and many more.

About the GPhC

We are a respected regulatory body that regulates pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacies in Great Britain. We work to assure and improve standards of care for people using pharmacy services. Our organisation has a long-term vision and a desire for highly skilled and specialist staff. We are committed to providing workforce learning and development opportunities. We have adopted a hybrid working approach which combines office and home working. Staff are currently required to attend the office for a minimum of 12 days per quarter, with these arrangements due to be reviewed in January 2027. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive culture and are committed to holding ourselves to the same standards we expect of others.

Applying for this role

We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity and being inclusive in all our work as a health professions regulator. Whilst we are proud to be members of the Disability Confident Scheme, you don’t have to have a disability for us to discuss reasonable adjustments. Please let us know if you need any support during the application or interview process and we will happily discuss this with you.

Important Notice for Applicants

As part of our pre-employment screening process, this role is subject to a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In addition, the GPhC will conduct Fitness to Practise (FtP) checks for any applicant who is currently, or has previously been, a registrant of the GPhC. Applicants will be asked to declare this during the application process and may be subject to further internal verification. Any findings may be considered as part of the recruitment decision.