Senior Lawyer

Ofqual, working closely with the Department for Education (DfE), is embarking on a major multi‑year programme of qualification reform across England’s qualifications system. This includes supporting the redevelopment of GCSEs and A levels and overseeing the introduction and accreditation of new qualifications, including V Levels, Foundation Certificates and Occupational Certificates.

The role contributes to securing the long‑term quality, validity, and coherence of the nation’s qualifications.

Find out more

About the team

We are looking for a Senior Lawyer, who will sit in a busy, committed and welcoming legal team within a wider, diverse directorate. You can expect to take on a broad range of fast-paced and intellectually challenging work spanning a wide variety of legal areas.

What will the post holders be doing?

Ofqual is undertaking significant reform of the qualifications landscape. The Senior Lawyer will be contributing to that reform work - collaborating with policy colleagues and external lawyers as required to develop and deliver public consultations, impact analyses, and any resulting regulatory frameworks. You would also be expected to contribute to the wider work of the team and that of the organisation, covering the full range of public and regulatory law issues.

xekaoyc This will include policy, enforcement, investigations and audits, complaints, commercial and contract work, and information compliance.