Regulatory Solicitor

The Role

What you will do

You will have a key role in helping ensure we achieve best regulatory practice in our regulatory investigations and that our investigation and adjudication process adheres to the law. This involves quality assuring casework as well as developing the infrastructure and internal knowledge/skills base that supports effective casework. It also involves instructing Presenting Officers who act for GTC Scotland as part of fitness to teach hearings and any appeals/litigation associated with fitness to teach casework. As part of the fixed term contract, you will assist in project work relating to our review of the Fitness to Teach Rules 2017.

What you will need to be successful

• You are a qualified solicitor and holder of (or entitled to hold) a full and unrestricted Law Society of Scotland practising certificate.
• You have role qualifying experience as a solicitor in a relevant sector and evidence of effective legal decision making and advice.
• You have an understanding of and are experienced in re Jgulatory casework or equivalent, ideally within a regulatory body.
• You have high quality written, research and analytical skills.
• You are an excellent communicator with strong influencing and advocacy skills.
• You have experience in building and maintaining effective working partnerships with internal and external users and partners.

We don’t expect perfection. If you don’t meet 100% of the requirements but you share our values and you believe you have the potential to be successful in the role, we encourage you to still apply.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where people can bring their whole selves to work. We want to hire the best person for the role, irrespective of their background. We use a recruitment platform which aims to reduce any unconscious bias.

Working Hours / Pattern

We see this role being based on full time working hours of 35 hours per week, however we would still like to hear from you if you are interested in the role but have alternative needs in relation to working hours or pattern.

Application and Selection Process

1. Apply via the Applied URL provided by the closing date of 9.00am on Wednesday 29 January 2025 .
2. Invites to interview issued by Wednesday 5 February 2025.
3. Interviews will take place on Monday 10 February 2025. We advise you to hold these dates in your diary.

If you have a medical condition or other individual need which you believe may affect our interview / assessment arrangements, or your ability to be at your best please, let us know so we can discuss how we can support you and make any adjustments that may be required.

If you have any questions about the role or about the application process please contact recruitment@gtcs.org.uk