Job Description

Details

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Reference number

405967

Salary

40,000 - 45,000
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP

Job grade

Senior Executive Officer

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

HFEA - Corporate Management - Legal

Type of role

Legal Services

Working pattern

Flexible working

Number of jobs available

1

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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London, Stratford

About the job

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Job summary

We are looking for a full-time Legal Adviser to work within our small team. The Legal Adviser plays an active part in the work of the HFEA, particularly in relation to the work of the policy team, by providing legal support and advice on key areas of regulatory activity and being involved in policy projects.

Job description

The post holder will work closely with the Senior Legal Adviser, to help provide a responsive and resilient legal service within the organisation and help with any litigation the HFEA is involved in. The Legal Advisor also supports other colleagues including the Chief Executive and Senior Management Team, looking at issues relating to our legislation and regulations as they arise and supporting areas of work across the whole organisation. This includes the ongoing work on updating the HFE Act.

Person specification

We are looking for a qualified Solicitor / Barrister or equivalent. Experience of analysing legislation to produce practical legal advice, both written and oral are essential, along with experience in working independently and managing own deadlines. Previous experience in regulatory, healthcare or a public sector environment would be particularly valuable as well as litigation experience.

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 40,000, Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority contributes 11,588 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Things you need to know

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Selection process details

Applications and competency based panel interview, likely to take place on Tuesday 10th June.



Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:


UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals 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) 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 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements

Working for the Civil Service

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 Inclusion

The 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 and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Apply and further information

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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : rachel.cooper@hfea.gov.uk Email : HR@hfea.gov.uk
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Recruitment team

Email : HR@hfea.gov.uk

Further information

www.hfea.gov.uk