Legal Adviser
Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority
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Job summary
An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen for an exceptional legal adviser to join our small in-house legal team providing high-quality legal advice in one of the most complex and contested areas of healthcare law.
Main duties of the job
You will work alongside the Senior Legal Adviser providing legal advice to the Chair, Chief Executive and Senior Management Team. You will lead on policy matters and be expected to work with regulatory and policy staff across the HFEA, supporting areas of work including changes to the Code of Practice; Opening the Register; and changes the HFEA are proposing to the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act.
Youll be a qualified solicitor or barrister with a background in public law.
Interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday 8th May 2024.
About us
The HFEA is the UK's independent regulator overseeing safe and appropriate practice in fertility treatment and embryo research. We license and monitor clinics carrying out IVF, donor insemination, and human embryo research.
This post is offered as either office based (in which case you will need to attend the office at least one day per week or home based (in which case office attendance will be specified by your line manager based on business need). Our office is in Stratford, east London, in attractive new premises on the edge of the Olympic Park, alongside several other health Arms Length Bodies. In addition to flexibility and hybrid working we offer generous annual leave and pension arrangements.
Date posted
11 April 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£38,500 to £43,000 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
G0002-24-0006
Job locations
2nd Floor
2 Redman Place
London
E20 1JQ
Employer details
Employer name
Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority
Address
2nd Floor
2 Redman Place
London
E20 1JQ
Employer's website
For questions about the job, contact:
Rachel Cooper
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