NOW RECRUITING | Associate - Inquiries & Investigations | 1-3 PQE
Manchester, Birmingham or Cardiff
We're currently working on an exciting opportunity with a leading global law firm, which is looking to recruit an Associate with 1-3 years' post-qualification experience to join its established Inquiries & Investigations team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified solicitor with public inquiries and investigations experience to work on high-profile, complex and sensitive matters of significant public interest, supporting public sector clients and working alongside an experienced team.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Inquiries & Investigations team advises clients across both the public and private sectors. The team has extensive experience acting as Solicitors to statutory and non-statutory inquiries, representing Core Participants and conducting confidential investigations and independent reviews.
Its notable work includes:
- Acting as Solicitors to the Angiolini Inquiry.
- Acting as Solicitors to the Independent Inquiry relating to Afghanistan.
- Representing Core Participants in the Southport Inquiry and Post Office Horizon Inquiry.
- Acting for Core Participants in the Infected Blood Inquiry and Grenfell Tower Inquiry.
- Supporting witnesses and disclosure providers in the Covid Inquiry.
- Working on the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA).
- Advising on the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry, the Leveson Inquiry and other significant public inquiries.
- Assisting Birmingham City Council with the Trojan Horse investigation.
THE ROLE & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
You will be involved in a varied and challenging caseload, including:
- Acting as Solicitors to statutory and non-statutory public inquiries.
- Representing Core Participants in public and non-statutory inquiries.
- Undertaking internal investigations and independent reviews.
- Liaising with, interviewing and taking statements from a wide range of witnesses.
- Reviewing and analysing evidence using document management and review platforms.
- Supporting large-scale disclosure projects and document review exercises.
- Reviewing and redacting sensitive and confidential information.
- Managing, analysing and reporting on substantial volumes of evidence.
- Attending hearings on behalf of clients.
- Assisting with media handling.
- Advising on inquiry procedures, document management, evidence collection and review, witness evidence, fair process and the powers and duties of inquiries.
- Advising on privilege, freedom of information, data protection, judicial review and reputation management.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
The successful candidate will have:
- Qualification as a solicitor in England & Wales, with 1-3 years' PQE .
- Experience of public inquiries, either acting as Solicitor to an Inquiry or supporting a Core Participant.
- Experience gained in private practice, government, regulatory or public sector environments.
- Previous experience of large-scale disclosure or document review exercises.
- Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail, particularly when handling sensitive information.
- Good commercial awareness and financial acumen.
- The ability to exercise independent judgment and work collaboratively with colleagues, clients and Counsel.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- The ability to work under pressure and deliver high-quality, cost-effective work within agreed deadlines.
- The flexibility to travel as required and work on-site at client premises in central London five days per week initially , with flexibility thereafter depending on future instructions.
- Existing UK security clearance, or the ability to obtain the required level of clearance.
WHAT'S ON OFFER?
The firm offers a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
- Structured professional development, training and mentoring.
- Flexible, agile and hybrid working arrangements, subject to the requirements of the role.
- Dental, healthcare and wellbeing support.
- Retirement planning, insurance and assurance benefits.
- Opportunities for international and cross-functional exposure.
- Pro bono work and community engagement.
- A commitment to diversity, inclusion and supporting individual career ambitions.
- A culture that values collaboration, individual contribution and professional development.
LOCATION & WORKING ARRANGEMENTS
The role is intended to be based in Birmingham, Cardiff or Manchester in the longer term. Candidates must, however, be comfortable working on-site at client premises in central London five days per week initially, with travel and location requirements adapting to future instructions.
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