Associate, Inquiries & Investigations

An opportunity has arisen for an Associate (1–3 PQE) to join a highly regarded Inquiries & Investigations team within a global law firm. The role will ultimately be based in Birmingham, Cardiff or Manchester, and candidates should be flexible and willing to travel as required.

The team acts as solicitors to statutory and non-statutory public inquiries and represents core participants in high-profile inquiries, alongside conducting confidential independent investigations and reviews for public and private sector clients. This is an exceptional chance to support complex, sensitive and headline-level work for a public sector client.

Day-to-day work spans witness liaison, interviewing and statement-taking, evidential review and analysis across document management platforms, large-scale disclosure and redaction of sensitive material, attendance at hearings, media handling, and advice on inquiry process and fair procedure, including privilege, freedom of information, data protection, judicial review and reputation management.

The successful candidate will work in a collaborative, open-minded team that prizes analytical rigour, sound judgment and meticulous attention to detail when handling sensitive information.

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 1–3 years' post-qualification experience
• Experience of public inquiries, whether acting as Solicitor to an Inquiry or supporting a Core Participant
• Experience gained in private practice, government, regulatory and/or public sector environments
• Prior experience of large-scale disclosure or document review exercises
• Superb analytical skills and excellent judgment, with close attention to detail on sensitive material
• Strong commercial awareness and financial acumen
• Ability to think independently and work effectively with colleagues, clients and Counsel
• Excellent time management and the ability to deliver high-quality, cost-effective work under pressure
• Willingness to work on-site at client premises in central London five days per week initially, with flexibility thereafter
• Holds, or is capable of obtaining, the required level of UK security clearance