RIT Lawyer (Case Presentation) in Edinburgh

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 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. Provide 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

Additional Information:

The role you are applying for is a flexible role, and whilst you will be posted initially to a team, this may require movement between teams as the flow of work dictates. You will of course understand that this flexible approach enables us to provide the best possible service to our registrants and reach the outcomes to our cases quickly and within a reasonable timeframe. This will not change your terms and conditions and will be discussed with you prior to you taking up the post.

Hybrid Working Policy:

We are currently working towards a policy of office attendance for two days per week with the rest of the time working from home. Before submitting your application, please ensure you are able to commit to working in one of our office locations twice per week. If you are applying for a part-time role, please pro-rata office attendance based on the number of days you would be working.

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.

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.