Lawyer, Central Legal Team - 12 months FTC Maternity Cover

Commencing Monday 1 June 2026 The GOC registers over 34,000 optometrists, dispensing opticians, optical business and optical students. We protect the public by promoting high standards of education, conduct and performance among our registrants. Job purpose We are looking for a qualified lawyer to: Provide legal advice and support on all GOC operations, strategic issues and projects; and Manage the preparation of casework concerning (i) illegal optical practice and (ii) hearings before the Registration Appeals Committee (RAC) as part of the GOC s Central Legal team, which comprises the Chief Legal Officer, one lawyer and one Administrator (Legal) Currently, staff mostly work remotely but this role requires some office-based work KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Provide legal advice and support on all organisational operations, strategic issues and projects, including (but not limited to) in relation to the GOC s core functions of registration, standards/guidance, education and training, and fitness to practise. Ensure the efficient management of casework concerning illegal optical practice (an average caseload of five cases) and RAC hearings (approximately one or two a year), including the development of case plans, identification of appropriate lines of enquiry, liaison with complainants and other external parties, instruction internal or external lawyers as needed, and preparation of hearing bundles Support colleagues across the organisation in devising and ..... full job details .....