Job summary
Are you a detail-oriented legal professional with a passion for healthcare law? Do you want to use your legal expertise to make a real difference in peoples lives?
At BPAS (British Pregnancy Advisory Service), we are committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based reproductive healthcare with a strong focus on patient care, safety, and legal integrity. Our Corporate Governance team plays a crucial role in ensuring that we meet all legal and regulatory obligations. We are looking for a dedicated and proactive Paralegal to join our team and support us in handling clinical negligence claims, inquests, and legal governance matters
Main duties of the job
As a Paralegal at BPAS, you will be responsible for managing legal claims and inquests, providing expert legal support, and ensuring that all governance matters are handled efficiently. You will liaise with NHS Resolution (NHSR), private insurers, and external legal representatives to ensure BPAS meets all legal and regulatory requirements.
This role requires strong analytical and case management skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive legal matters with discretion. You will work closely with internal teams, external legal professionals, and regulatory bodies, ensuring that BPAS continues to provide safe, legal, and high-quality care.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Negligence & Legal Claims Oversee the management of clinical negligence claims, liaising with NHSR, insurers, and external legal advisors
Inquests Handle legal and procedural matters related to inquests, working with His Majestys Coroners Office and supporting BPAS witnesses
Legal Advice & Governance Provide legal support across BPAS, ensuring compliance with UK healthcare law and best practices
Data Protection & Compliance Manage subject access requests (SARs) and ensure accurate disclosure of medical records
Stakeholder Management Work closely with internal teams, medical staff, external legal professionals, and regulatory bodies
About us
British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is the UK's largest independent women's reproductive healthcare charity. We work mainly on behalf of the NHS across the country providing abortion, contraception, STI testing & treatment. We specialise in evidence-based, not-for-profit care reproductive healthcare.
Working with us:
Alongside a supportive and friendly working environment, BPAS has generous benefits:
- Life assurance cover at 3 times salary
- 34 days annual leave per year
- A defined contribution pension scheme.
- You will have access to our employee benefits programme through BHSF which includes special health & wellbeing services & lifestyle offers for you & your family. This includes various salary sacrifice schemes, counselling services & free private GP appointments.
BPAS is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children & young people through a safer recruitment framework. This includes a thorough selection process & a number of pre-employment checks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What We Are Looking For:
- Law degree (or equivalent experience) LPC qualification is desirable
- Experience in clinical negligence, personal injury, or healthcare law is an advantage
- Strong analytical, legal research, and case management skills
- Excellent communication and relationship management abilities
- Ability to handle sensitive legal matters with discretion and professionalism
Further Information
There is a full job description and terms & conditions with Salary information available for you to review and download.
Location: Hybrid Working working from home with days
in BPAS Head Office in Leamington Spa and London as an when required.
Base Location BPAS Orion House,
Tachbrook Business Park, Leamington Spa, CV34 6RQ
Salary: £26,878 - £33,170 depending on Skills and experience.
Hours Per Week: 36 hours
Hours of Work: Monday to Thursday 9:00am 5.00pm andFriday 9.00am
3.30pm
Interested so far? Don't delay, apply today!
This job advert may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
The Small Print:All applicants must be pro-choice.
If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you will not have been shortlisted on this occasion.
References:All offers of employment are conditional based on satisfactory pre-employment checks. We require applicants to provide 3 years of employment references including information on reasons for leaving and any gaps in employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What We Are Looking For:
- Law degree (or equivalent experience) LPC qualification is desirable
- Experience in clinical negligence, personal injury, or healthcare law is an advantage
- Strong analytical, legal research, and case management skills
- Excellent communication and relationship management abilities
- Ability to handle sensitive legal matters with discretion and professionalism
Further Information
There is a full job description and terms & conditions with Salary information available for you to review and download.
Location: Hybrid Working working from home with days
in BPAS Head Office in Leamington Spa and London as an when required.
Base Location BPAS Orion House,
Tachbrook Business Park, Leamington Spa, CV34 6RQ
Salary: £26,878 - £33,170 depending on Skills and experience.
Hours Per Week: 36 hours
Hours of Work: Monday to Thursday 9:00am 5.00pm andFriday 9.00am
3.30pm
Interested so far? Don't delay, apply today!
This job advert may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
The Small Print:All applicants must be pro-choice.
If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you will not have been shortlisted on this occasion.
References:All offers of employment are conditional based on satisfactory pre-employment checks. We require applicants to provide 3 years of employment references including information on reasons for leaving and any gaps in employment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelors degree in law, paralegal studies, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Strong understanding of UK healthcare law, regulatory frameworks, and compliance requirements.
Desirable
- LPC (or equivalent)
- Structure of the NHS
- Previous experience as a paralegal in a healthcare-related setting or law firm
General
Essential
- Do you support a woman's right to choose abortion?
- Are you the family or friend of a current BPAS employee? If yes, please state the name and the nature of the relationship.
- This role will involve working from home, do you have a confidential office space?
Desirable
- Please list any further information/statements you wish to add in support of your application for this role.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a legal office environment, handling confidential and sensitive legal matters.
- Excellent legal research, analytical, and drafting skills.
- Experience in reviewing contracts, service level agreements, and legal agreements.
Desirable
- Defendant/Claimant personal injury or clinical negligence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelors degree in law, paralegal studies, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Strong understanding of UK healthcare law, regulatory frameworks, and compliance requirements.
Desirable
- LPC (or equivalent)
- Structure of the NHS
- Previous experience as a paralegal in a healthcare-related setting or law firm
General
Essential
- Do you support a woman's right to choose abortion?
- Are you the family or friend of a current BPAS employee? If yes, please state the name and the nature of the relationship.
- This role will involve working from home, do you have a confidential office space?
Desirable
- Please list any further information/statements you wish to add in support of your application for this role.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a legal office environment, handling confidential and sensitive legal matters.
- Excellent legal research, analytical, and drafting skills.
- Experience in reviewing contracts, service level agreements, and legal agreements.
Desirable
- Defendant/Claimant personal injury or clinical negligence
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
