Medico Legal Adviser - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Medico Legal Adviser - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Location: Glasgow City Centre or Central London (Holborn)

Hours: Full- or part-time position available

Working pattern: Remaining of a minimum of 3 days (21 hours) required, up to 5 days (35 hours)

Hybrid Working: Office focused with flexibility to work elsewhere on occasion

Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

Closing date: Sunday, 07 June 2026

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier in the event we receive a large number of applicants.

The role

We're looking for a Medico-Legal Adviser to join our dedicated and passionate Medical Division on a fixed term basis.

We are open to applications on a full- or part-time basis for both our London and Glasgow offices.

About the role:

As a Medico-Legal Adviser, you will play a crucial role in providing expert advice and assistance to MDDUS members, championing membership and development initiatives, and aligning with our corporate and financial objectives. Your commitment will be instrumental in upholding our values and putting our members at the forefront of everything that we do.

Who we are looking for

We seek candidates passionate about supporting healthcare professionals and who can add real value to the care of our members while supporting medico legal matters. Your insights and experience of general practice or secondary care across the UK, combined with experience or an interest in medical law and ethics, will be highly valued.

Minimum Requirements for the Role:

• Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent).
• GMC Registration.
• Post graduate medical qualifications such as Royal College membership or equivalent.

In addition to the minimum criteria, we welcome candidates who possess the following qualities:

• Attention to detail: Highly organized, with experience in writing and drafting reports and analytical documents.
• Good stakeholder management: Comfortable engaging with stakeholders at different levels across our business and membership.
• Strong communicator: Effective both in writing and verbally, able to interact with members with compassion and patience.
• Independent and collaborative: Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team while managing a varied workload.
• Ambitious and motivated: With a strong desire to deliver the highest quality of service to our members.

Why you should join us

• MDDUS celebrates and promotes diversity and inclusion, creating an environment where colleagues can be their true selves.
• As an organisation that provides support to healthcare professionals when they need it most, that commitment extends to our colleagues through wellbeing, charity and engagement initiatives.
• You can maintain GMC registration, engage in continuous professional development and further enhance your skills in medical law and ethics.

What MDDUS can offer you

• A collaborative and supportive team environment that fosters growth, innovation and encourages colleagues to bring the best versions of themselves to work.
• A pathway for career growth, allowing you to participate in projects, contribute to strategy development, and take on additional responsibilities based on your skills and abilities.
• A competitive benefits package, with the opportunity to mix and match to suit your needs.

Employee benefit package

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• 15% non contributory employer pension contribution.
• 27 days annual leave per year.
• 8 bank holiday days per year (in addition to annual leave allocation).
• Private medical cover for employees (option to cover immediate family at a cost).
• Home and office flexibility.
• Holiday buy and sell scheme.
• Group life insurance.
• A range of additional voluntary benefits.
• Employee assistance programme (EAP) to support wellbeing and remote GP services.
• Numerous employee engagement initiatives.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today!

To find out more about life in MDDUS, check out our Careers page.

To apply for this role, please provide a CV and cover letter outlining why you would be a great Medico Legal Adviser.

If you have any questions about the role before you apply, or wish to discuss it informally with a member of the Medical Division, please contact and a member of our team will contact you as soon as possible.